Patient Care Technician

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Dickson City, Northern (Lackawanna County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department on a part-time evening shift. The role includes assisting licensed clinicians, performing direct and indirect patient care, and ensuring patient safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and BLS certification at hire. Training will be provided for LVHN systems and telehealth protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care needs.
• Ability to perform delegated tasks within scope.
• Understanding of safety and infection control.
• Basic communication with patients, families and team.
• BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient needs under supervision.
• Promotes a safe patient care environment.
• Maintains supplies and equipment to support unit operations.
• Conducts patient rounds and responds to call lights promptly.
• May serve as virtual safety associate as needed.
• May assist with clinical exams and peripheral devices as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Direct patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic health records (Epic)

Safety equipment handling

Job description

# Patient Care TechnicianPart-TimeEvening ShiftDepartmentDC -EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTShift DetailsEvening Shift, two 12 hour shift per week, every other weekend, variable holidaysApply NowJob IDwd-JR141457PostedSeptember 16, 2026# Patient Care TechnicianApply NowSearch More Jobs**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. May collaborate with all clinical departments (a/k/a/telehealth) and designated staff at the patient's site for the purpose of facilitating and assisting with telehealth encounters between patients and providers. **Job Duties*** Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.* Performs validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under direction of licensed clinical team members.* Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.* Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.* Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly.* May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.* May be required, to facilitate, under the direction of the distant provider, a clinical exam including the utilization of any required peripheral devices (e.g. electronic stethescope), other technology (e.g. video conferencing equipment) and software (e.g. Epic, Vidyo, etc) ensuring a comprehensive virtual care encounter is conducted. **Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.* Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.* Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients in need on a daily basis.* Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.* Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.* Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.* Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and healthcare.* BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire **Additional Qualifications*** LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.