Heart Failure Unit PCT — Compassionate Care Tech

Jefferson Health; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to perform direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork within a diverse patient population in the North Wales, PA area.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification. Prior nursing assistant experience is preferred, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care needs and ability to work in interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene for quality of life.
• Knowledge of risks in healthcare and how to mitigate them.
• Respectful communication with patients and families.
• Experience with diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson values.
• Recognizes patients and families in providing safe, compassionate, coordinated care based on preferences and cultural beliefs.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under supervision.
• Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.
• May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed.
• Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certified

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to perform direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and teamwork within a diverse patient population in the North Wales, PA area.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification. Prior nursing assistant experience is preferred, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and interprofessional collaboration.