Patient Care Tech - Med Surg Tele, Full-Time Days, VOLOL Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to assist patients with daily living activities and care plans. In this vital role, you will support patients in their daily routines while communicating effectively with healthcare teams and families. Your contributions will help maintain high standards of patient care and satisfaction. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and possess the required skills, this opportunity offers a rewarding path in the healthcare field, where you can grow and enhance your competencies through ongoing training and education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic patient care skills and procedures is essential.
• Must have strong communication skills for effective patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, and feeding.
• Perform technical duties like vital signs and point of care testing.

Skills

Patient Care Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT Course

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Tools

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy Training

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.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
2. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
3. 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.
4. May perform phlebotomy and EKG’s, if certified.
5. Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
6. Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
7. Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
8. Participates in the performance improvement activities.
9. 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.