Patient Care Tech - Emergency Trauma Center (PT - Night) - Jefferson Abington
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 while 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 position is based at Jefferson Abington and is listed as part-time, working the night shift. The PCT may be assigned as a virtual safety associate and may facilitate a clinical examination under a distant provider’s direction using peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software.
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 with diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language to engage patients and families in their health and care.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs., including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
- Ability to perform role-specific physical activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR when required.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, 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 respond promptly to call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- Facilitate clinical examinations under a distant provider’s direction, using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software to support comprehensive virtual care encounters.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
