Patient Care Technician - VHAS, Per Diem Days

Virtua Health•Jacksboro, TN

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in Virtua Health’s Voorhees Hospital Ambulatory Surgery setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN. The role assists patients with activities of daily living and their plan of care, supports communication among the healthcare team, patients, and their families or significant others, and maintains high standards of professional ethics. The technician provides basic patient care, performs technical duties as directed, reports changes in patient status, reinforces patient and family education, and contributes to patient satisfaction and performance improvement efforts. The position also assists with orienting new hires.

Requirements

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 experience.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting and hygiene, mobility, and transport.
Demonstrate standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.
Perform technical duties as directed by an RN or LPN, such as taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care appropriate to the patient population, and document appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s status to the RN or LPN and respond appropriately.
Reinforce education for patients and their 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.
Enhance skills through ongoing education and training and maintain regulatory and departmental competencies.