Patient Care Tech - Post Surgical/Med Surg, Per Diem Days, Mt. Holly

Virtua Health; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and assist the healthcare team in Mount Holly. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN, you will help with bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility and basic cares, while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

The role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to standard precautions, and collaboration with nurses to ensure quality care and family communication.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PCT course, CNA program, RN program equivalent, or 1 year direct patient care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility).
• Support safety and infection control, including standard precautions.
• Record vital signs, urine testing and catheter care as directed.
• May assist with phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
• Support patient and family education and participate in satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/Nurse Assistant certification or RN program equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S.News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our EatWell food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Mount Holly–175 Madison Avenue Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations:

Job Information

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.

Hourly Rate: $19.54 – $29.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and 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 and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information.

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.