Emergency Dept Patient Care Tech — Vital Signs & Phlebotomy

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a patient care technician (PCT) to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse/LPN. You will support the healthcare team, patients, and families while upholding professional ethics.

The role includes performing vital signs, point-of-care tests, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care as applicable, with phlebotomy and EKG duties contingent on certification. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PCT course, fundamentals nursing course in RN program, or CNA program; or 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Perform vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and catheter care; phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.
• Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and quality improvement.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training or course

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a patient care technician (PCT) to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse/LPN. You will support the healthcare team, patients, and families while upholding professional ethics.

The role includes performing vital signs, point-of-care tests, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care as applicable, with phlebotomy and EKG duties contingent on certification. Strong communication and safety focus are essential.