Heart Failure PCT | Night Shift Care Champion

Jefferson Health Plans; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed clinicians with direct and indirect patient care, emphasizing safety, compassion, and respect for each patient’s preferences and cultural needs.

The PCT will assist in maintaining supplies, participate in the interprofessional team, and may serve as a virtual safety associate as campus needs require. Night shifts are available. This role requires a High School Diploma and BLS.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care needs.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life.
• Knowledge of patient safety risks in healthcare.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and care partners with respect.
• Understanding of diverse backgrounds and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors and staff in line with Jefferson values.
• Recognizes patients and families in providing safe, compassionate care respecting preferences and culture.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and care partners.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care under supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment.
• May serve as a virtual safety associate as needed.
• Keeps supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Interprofessional team

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Respectful care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed clinicians with direct and indirect patient care, emphasizing safety, compassion, and respect for each patient’s preferences and cultural needs.

The PCT will assist in maintaining supplies, participate in the interprofessional team, and may serve as a virtual safety associate as campus needs require. Night shifts are available. This role requires a High School Diploma and BLS.