PCT - Oncology (PT - Evening) - Abington
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, while addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. The PCT may also work with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers. The position works on an evening shift at Abington Memorial Hospital. Duties may include serving as a virtual safety associate when campus needs require it, and maintaining the supplies and equipment needed for efficient unit operations. Responsibilities may vary by department and location, may change with organizational needs, and may include other duties assigned by management.
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 and ability to apply it to patients’ daily needs.
- Knowledge of risks faced by patients in healthcare environments and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Ability to show 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 the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs using appropriate communication behaviors and partnership-oriented language.
Nice To Haves
- Less than one year of previous nursing assistant or healthcare experience is preferred.
- Strongly preferred: completion of a PCT training program within 24 months of hire, or nursing student status with one semester of clinical experience completed.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Support safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values, including those of family or designated care partners.
- 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.
- Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
- May collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers.
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 colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
