Emergency Department Patient Care Tech - Per Diem, On-Site

Virtua Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Burlington, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN. You will support the healthcare team, communicate with patients and families, and uphold high professional ethics in a busy hospital setting.

This per diem, part-time position on the 2nd shift offers on-site work with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have basic patient care skills and strong communication abilities.
• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of a PCT, CNA, or RN fundamentals course.
• BLS certification; phlebotomy/EKG not required unless specified for ED roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility, and transportation.
• Monitor and document vital signs and care activities as directed by RN/LPN.
• Perform phlebotomy/EKG tasks only if certified; escalate changes in patient status to nursing staff.
• Support patient education and participate in patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT or CNA training

Job description

Virtua Health in Burlington, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN. You will support the healthcare team, communicate with patients and families, and uphold high professional ethics in a busy hospital setting.

This per diem, part-time position on the 2nd shift offers on-site work with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), paid time off, and tuition assistance.