Emergency Dept Patient Care Tech - Phlebotomy & EKG

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/prescription insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

Health and dependent care flexible FSA

403(b) (401(k) subject to collective-b

paid time off

paid sick leave as provided under laws

short-term disability

optional long-term disability

colleague and dependent life insurance

supplemental life and AD&D insurance

tuition assistance

employee assistance program with free

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician who assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN. The role supports the healthcare team and families with compassionate, safe patient care.

Responsibilities include ADL support, vital signs, potential phlebotomy and EKG duties, and ongoing patient education. Strong communication and basic care skills are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting, mobility and transport.
• Performs vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, Foley catheter care as applicable and documents changes.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; reports changes in patient status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforces patient and family education on care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training or RN basic course

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician who assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN. The role supports the healthcare team and families with compassionate, safe patient care.

Responsibilities include ADL support, vital signs, potential phlebotomy and EKG duties, and ongoing patient education. Strong communication and basic care skills are required.