Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Jefferson Health Plans; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed clinicians. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and collaboration with patients, families, and the care team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and BLS certification. Expect interactions across a busy healthcare setting with shift work and varied duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care needs.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene for quality of life.
• Awareness of risks in healthcare and how to mitigate them.
• Respectful collaboration with patients and families.
• Understanding of effective communication with diverse groups.
• BLS - Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors and staff per Jefferson values.
• Recognize patients and families to provide safe, compassionate care.
• Communicate with interprofessional team, patient, family and care partners.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
• May serve as virtual safety associate as needed on campus.
• Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment for unit operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interprofessional team

Communication skills

BLS

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed clinicians. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and collaboration with patients, families, and the care team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and BLS certification. Expect interactions across a busy healthcare setting with shift work and varied duties.