Telemetry

Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA

6d•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 by addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diverse patients served by Jefferson Health. 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 part-time on the night shift in a stepdown/stroke/telemetry setting. 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 equipment, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter.

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 needs and ability to apply that knowledge to patients on a daily basis.
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 patients, families, and designated care partners.
Knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, with the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and health care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN’s inexperienced technical partner course.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of the patient’s weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking.
May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR, depending on role-specific activities.

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 for efficient unit operations.
Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and promptly respond to patient call lights or pages.
May serve as a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.
May facilitate clinical examinations under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, technology, and software for virtual care encounters.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance
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 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