Patient Care Tech Critical Care Unit (Full Time, Days)

Penn Medicine; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative research. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting nurses and ensuring the well-being of patients in a collaborative environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient comfort. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in your healthcare career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Embrace the chance to work alongside top professionals and contribute to a mission-driven organization that values its employees.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Health Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or current enrollment in LPN/RN program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in delivering patient care and performs nursing care activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge specific to patient care technician in CCU.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Customer Service

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant/Health Aid Experience

Current Enrollment in LPN/RN Program

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests, and representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees, volunteers, and medical staff in support of the Medical Center's mission to provide consistent quality health care services in a professional, caring, and responsive environment. Will demonstrate responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, and equipment. Will utilize time to ensure the timely completion of duties and promote financial viability through provision of services at a reasonable cost.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills specific to a patient care technician in CCU (e.g., ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting intake and output, blood sugar checks, patient positioning, lifting and turning patients, ambulation).
• Performs transports as requested (patients, medications, supplies, specimens).
• Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in patient condition, behavior, and unusual incidents, as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Follows hospital and department policies, including equipment use and safety protocols.
• Assists in emergencies and code situations per protocols.
• Supports the Vision and Mission of The Medical Center at Princeton and the Nursing Department philosophy.
• Provides assistance with EKGs, tube feedings, A-lines, and wound care in urgent cases.
• Reports and records changes in patient conditions and incidents.
• Maintains customer service standards and promotes patient satisfaction.
• Answers call bells promptly and courteously, relays complaints to nursing staff.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships while ensuring confidentiality.
• Adheres to patient safety and quality standards, participates in quality assurance activities, and maintains competency through in-services.
• Cleans equipment, stocks supplies, and reports equipment issues.
• Assists with admission/discharge procedures, including documentation and transfer arrangements.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Participates in organizational activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BLS/CPR certification

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant/Health Aid preferred; or current enrollment in LPN/RN program with successful completion of Nursing I.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including a top regional tuition assistance program. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.