PCT MPCU FT Nights
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 Jefferson Health’s 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 PCT supports patients, families, care partners, and the interprofessional team; performs designated care activities; and helps maintain a safe patient care environment and efficient unit operations. Depending on campus needs, the PCT may serve as a virtual safety associate or facilitate a clinical examination for a distant provider 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’ daily needs.
- 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 in care.
- 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 ideas, information, and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and healthcare.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- None specified.
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.
- Help maintain available supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
- Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and promptly respond to patient call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- When required, facilitate a clinical examination 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
- 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
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
