Patient Care Technician

Jobtailor; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, NJ seeks a Compassionate Patient Care Support role to assist with daily living activities and provide essential nursing support under RN/LPN direction.

The role emphasizes standard precautions, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to maintain patient safety and satisfaction. Training in phlebotomy/EKGs is preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Completed a PCT course or equivalent nursing fundamentals training, or CNA experience, or 1 year of direct patient care.
• BLS certification is required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting, mobility, transportation).
• Demonstrate standard precautions and safe patient practices, including isolation care where required.
• Perform duties under RN/LPN direction (vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, Foley catheter care).
• Document patient care and duties accurately.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in orientation of new hires and support healthcare team communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA / RN fundamentals

BLS Certification

Job description

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility, and transport
• Demonstrate standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, including vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care
• Document patient care and technical duties appropriately
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN and respond appropriately
• Reinforce education for patients and families/responsible parties regarding individual care needs and safety issues
• Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Assist in orientation of new hires
• Communicate with and support the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others
• Maintain and demonstrate high standards of professional ethics

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required
• 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
• BLS certification
• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards
• Must have strong communication skills
• Phlebotomy training/education is required for Emergency Department positions
• Phlebotomy experience required for Emergency Dept positions
• EKG experience preferred for Emergency Dept positions
• Enhances skills through ongoing education and training
• Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and EKG procedures, while maintaining high standards of communication and ethical practice. Committed to ongoing education and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient satisfaction and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Care Assistance
• Phlebotomy Training
• BLS Certification
• Communication Skills
• Technical Duties Support

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Monitoring
• Point-Of-Care Testing
• Bladder Scanning
• Foley Catheter Care
• Phlebotomy
• EKG Procedures
• Basic Patient Care Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Team Support
• Patient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Standard Precautions
• Performance Improvement
• Healthcare Team Collaboration
• Professional Ethics