Patient Care Technician - JRI Med Surg, Part-Time Nights, Voorhees
Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and their plan of care. The role communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. The position is part-time, on-site in Voorhees, and works 12-hour night shifts for a total of 24 hours per week. The hourly rate is $19.54–$29.20, with the actual rate varying based on applicant experience, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
- Strong communication skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of a PCT course, a fundamentals of nursing course in an RN program, or a Certified Nursing Assistant program; alternatively, one year of equivalent direct patient care work.
- BLS certification.
- Enhance skills through ongoing education and training.
- Maintain regulatory and departmental-level competencies.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting and hygiene, mobility, and transport.
- Follow standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.
- Perform technical duties as directed by an RN/LPN, such as taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care specific to the population served; document appropriately.
- Perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
- Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s status to the RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
- Reinforce education for patients and families or responsible parties about individual care needs and safety issues.
- Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Assist with orientation of new hires.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
- Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
