Patient Care Tech - Emergency Dept, Full-Time 2nd shift, VOLOL Camden

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

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Phlebotomy Experience Required

EKG experience preferred

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. May perform phlebotomy and EKG’s, if certified. Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.

Must have strong communication skills.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.

Must have successfully completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

BLS certification.

Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions.

Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Salary

$19.54 - $29.20 Hourly

Benefits

• medical/prescription insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance
• supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.