Patient Care Technician, Full-Time, Nights, 6a - 6:30p, Med/Surg, Cherry Hill

Jefferson Health Plans•Cherry Hill, AR

19h•$19 - $27•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, valuing each individual and 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 full-time on a workday night shift in the Med/Surg department at the Cherry Hill location. The PCT communicates with the interprofessional team, patients, families, and care partners; performs delegated patient care activities; helps maintain a safe care environment; and supports unit operations by maintaining supplies and equipment. The role may also include serving as a virtual safety associate or facilitating a provider-led virtual clinical examination using required 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 the interprofessional team.
Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
Knowledge of personal care and hygiene needed to support quality of life, and ability to apply that knowledge to patients daily.
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 each patient, family, and designated care partner.
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 accurately transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and health care.
BLS—Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers; and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of the patient's weight.
Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
Ability to perform role-specific physical activities, potentially including kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Responsibilities

Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners.
Perform validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
Actively promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to patient call lights or pages.
Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
Facilitate provider-directed virtual clinical examinations, 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 those working less than part-time