5C/NE ICCU Patient Care Technician II

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision plans

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Health coaching and commuter discounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for the 5C/NE ICCU unit at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital campus in Philadelphia. The role supports bedside patient care under the Nurse Manager and requires phlebotomy skills, patient documentation, and collaboration with physicians.

Shifts are rotating (day/night) with three 12-hour shifts weekly and one weekend in three. A High School diploma and CNA/PCT/EMT or related cert, plus BLS, are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One of the following certifications is required: PCT or related, CNA, or EMT.
• Certification and completion of advanced skills within six months of hire may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• AHA BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care to patients under supervision of the Nurse Manager.
• Maintain documentation on assigned patients, including flow sheets.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in phlebotomy and lab specimen collection.
• Assist physicians with examinations and tests as needed.
• Support respiratory and rehabilitation services as part of the care team.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCT or related certification

Certified nursing assistant (CNA)

EMT

AHA BLS required

Job description

## 5C/NE ICCU Patient Care Technician IIApplylocations: Philadelphia, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-0029737**Job Details**5C/NE ICCU Patient Care Technician II**Job Description**About JeffersonJoin the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech II at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.About Our UnitThis unit is located at Thomas Jefferson University Campus.Awards & RecognitionJefferson Einstein Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in PennsylvaniaSchedule CommitmentSchedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:* Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night)* Must be able to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis* Must be able to work every third(3rd) weekend* Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per seasonResponsibilities Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Tech IIs will provide direct bedside care to patients: * Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the patient* Maintains appropriate documentation on all assigned patients, including flow sheets* Maintains advanced knowledge and experience with phlebotomy and lab specimen collection including T&S, Blood Cultures* Assists physicians with examinations and tests as needed* Other tasks include respiratory services, and rehabilitation servicesQualificationsTo qualify as Patient Care Tech II, you must meet the following requirements for consideration: * High School Diploma or equivalent required* One of the following is required: PCT or related certification, Certified nursing assistant (CNA), EMT* Minimum of 2 years nursing assistant, PCT or healthcare experience required. Certification and completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire accepted in lieu of experience requirement* AHA BLS requiredTotal RewardsAs a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes: * Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans* Retirement Plan* Tuition Reimbursement* Voluntary benefits* Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.**Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.**Primary Location Address**111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.