Patient Care Tech PRN Day Float Elkins Park
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 recognizing each individual’s uniqueness and addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers, including assisting with clinical examinations 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 PCT on an 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 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 communicate respectfully and connect effectively.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret 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 lbs.
- Ability to meet physical demands that may include frequent to continuous standing and walking, pushing or pulling patients, lateral transfers, kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
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 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.
- Facilitate clinical examinations for telehealth encounters under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software.
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, 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 and those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
