pct perdiem

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, 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 values each individual’s uniqueness and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of Jefferson Health’s diverse patient population. 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 and supports the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners; performs delegated patient-care activities; and helps maintain a safe care environment. The position may include virtual safety associate duties and facilitating clinical examinations during telehealth encounters under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of medical terminology, patient-care needs, and the role of the interprofessional team.
Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
Knowledge of personal care and hygiene and ability to apply it to patients’ daily needs.
Knowledge of risks faced by patients in healthcare environments and 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, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas, 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, required 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; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
May need 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 respond promptly to call lights or pages.
May serve as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs.
May facilitate clinical examinations during telehealth encounters under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, technology, and software.
Collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at the patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits offering 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