7B Med Surg PT Nights PCT Abington

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington, MA

2d • Onsite

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, respecting each person’s uniqueness and addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers.

The PCT communicates with the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners; performs assigned patient care activities; helps maintain a safe care environment; and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies and equipment. The position may include serving as a virtual safety associate or facilitating a clinical exam using telehealth technology and software under the direction of a distant provider.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT’s role on the 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 a healthcare environment and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and designated care partner.
• Knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, with ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to use partnership-oriented language and engage patients and families in their health and healthcare.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers; and assist with lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of the patient’s weight.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• Ability to perform role-specific activities that may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

• LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN’s inexperienced technical partner course.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners.
• Perform validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
• Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Help maintain supplies and equipment to support 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.
• As required, facilitate a clinical exam under the direction of a distant provider, using necessary peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 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
• Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED