Patient Care Technician, Part-Time, Days, 6a - 6:30p, Med/Surg, Washington Township
About The Position
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, 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 values each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diverse patients served by Jefferson Health. 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 part-time on the day shift in Med/Surg at Washington Township. The posted schedule is 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The PCT may also be assigned as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs and may facilitate clinical exams under a distant provider’s direction 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 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 patients face 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 accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and healthcare.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers, including a stated 29-pound push force; and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of a 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 activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR, as required.
Nice To Haves
- None specified.
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.
- Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Help maintain supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
- Conduct patient rounds as assigned, anticipate patient needs, and promptly answer or respond to patient call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- Facilitate clinical exams under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, technology, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
