Patient Care Tech - ICU/CCU (Per Diem, Rotating) Bucks-Jefferson
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical team members. The role supports patient- and family-centered care by addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of patients and respecting each individual's uniqueness. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient's site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers. Depending on campus needs, the PCT may serve as a virtual safety associate. The role may also involve facilitating a clinical examination under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video-conferencing technology, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter. This is a per-diem position with rotating shifts at Jefferson Health Northeast in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT's role on an interprofessional team.
- Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
- Knowledge of personal care and hygiene and the ability to apply it to patients' daily needs.
- Knowledge of risks faced by patients in healthcare settings and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners.
- Knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to connect effectively and respectfully.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and needs.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language and engage patients and families in their health and healthcare.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; physical tasks may include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and lateral transfers.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
- May be required to kneel, bend, squat, or perform CPR, depending on role-specific activities.
Nice To Haves
- LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
- Perform designated direct and indirect patient care activities within the role and under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
- Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Help maintain supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations.
- Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and promptly respond to patient call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- Facilitate clinical examinations for distant providers as directed, using required peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
