Patient Care Technician - OB Triage, Per Diem Days, Voorhees

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

4d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and their plan of care. The technician communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others, while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. This per-diem, part-time, on-site role is based at Virtua’s Voorhees location and works day shifts of 12 hours.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a PCT or equivalent course, or completion of a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program.
BLS certification.
Enhance skills through ongoing education and training.
Maintain regulatory and departmental-level competencies.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting and hygiene, mobility, and transport.
Demonstrate standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.
Perform technical duties as directed by an RN or LPN, such as phlebotomy, taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, and population-specific Foley catheter care; document appropriately.
Identify and communicate changes in patients’ status to the RN or LPN and respond appropriately.
Reinforce education for patients and their families or responsible parties regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals and in performance improvement activities.
Assist with orientation of new hires.