Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Day Shift

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities under the direction of a registered nurse or LPN. You will support the care team, communicate with patients and families, and maintain high professional ethics.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, performing point-of-care testing, and, if certified, phlebotomy and EKGs. A high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA program, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PCT, CNA, or RN fundamentals course or equivalent 1 year of direct patient care.
• BLS certification required; phlebotomy training may be required for some departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Measure vitals, perform point-of-care testing, and assist with phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Educate patients and families, reinforce safety, and support quality initiatives.

Skills

strong communication skills

basic patient care skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT / CNA program completed or equivalent 1 year care

Tools

Phlebotomy training

EKG certification

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities under the direction of a registered nurse or LPN. You will support the care team, communicate with patients and families, and maintain high professional ethics.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, performing point-of-care testing, and, if certified, phlebotomy and EKGs. A high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA program, and BLS are required.