Patient Care Tech - FT Days - Stepdown 3A - Jefferson Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • 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 while addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of a 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 position is a full-time day-shift role in the Stepdown 3A unit at Jefferson Torresdale. Duties include supporting patients and the interprofessional team, performing assigned patient-care activities, maintaining a safe care environment, and helping ensure supplies and equipment are available. The PCT may also serve as a virtual safety associate or help facilitate virtual clinical examinations using peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software.

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 and ability to apply it to patients as needed.
• 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 with 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.
• BLS—Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers; and assist with lateral transfers involving up to 50 lbs. of patient weight.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• Ability to perform role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

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.
• Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations.
• Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and promptly answer or respond to call lights or pages.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
• Facilitate clinical examinations under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 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, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED