PCT - Heart Failure (FT - Night) - Abington
Jefferson Health Plans•Abington, MA
•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 that respects each person’s preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values, and addresses patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. Responsibilities and the allocation of time may vary by department and location and may change according to management discretion and organizational needs; additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- 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 necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients who need assistance.
- Knowledge of risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Ability to show respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and/or 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 the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors and use partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing assistant or healthcare experience; less than one year is preferred.
- Completion of a PCT training program within 24 months of hire or completion of one semester of clinical education as a nursing student is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Recognize patients and their families or designated care partners while providing safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects their preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
- Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
- Perform designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
- Actively promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
- May serve as a virtual safety associate when needed based on campus needs.
- Help maintain supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- 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, 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 those who work less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
