Night Shift Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Support

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a part-time Night shift Patient Care Technician to support licensed clinicians with direct and indirect patient care. You will collaborate with the care team, respond to patient needs, and help ensure a safe, efficient unit operation on the night rotation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to follow directions and communicate with patients and families. BLS is required or obtained on hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care needs.
• Ability to collaborate with an interprofessional team.
• Good communication and patient interaction skills.
• BLS certification required or obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the interprofessional team, patient, family and care partners.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment and assists with supplies.
• May participate in telehealth-related activities when assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

BLS

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a part-time Night shift Patient Care Technician to support licensed clinicians with direct and indirect patient care. You will collaborate with the care team, respond to patient needs, and help ensure a safe, efficient unit operation on the night rotation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to follow directions and communicate with patients and families. BLS is required or obtained on hire.