Compassionate Night-Shift Patient Care Tech

Virtua Medical Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Health savings accounts

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will support patients and families, maintain safety and hygiene, and document care activities.

The role requires basic patient care skills, strong communication, and BLS certification, with potential phlebotomy duties in ED settings. A focus on ongoing education and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care.
• BLS certification.
• Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions.
• Enhances skills through ongoing education and training.
• Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility.
• Demonstrates standard precautions including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care; documents appropriately.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs, if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Basic patient care

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Virtua Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will support patients and families, maintain safety and hygiene, and document care activities.

The role requires basic patient care skills, strong communication, and BLS certification, with potential phlebotomy duties in ED settings. A focus on ongoing education and compliance is essential.