Patient Care Technician

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,009 - 38,972; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Voorhees Township seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities under the direction of nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and strong communication skills. This part-time role offers an hourly rate of $18.88 - $28.29 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic patient care skills and procedures.
• Experience in direct patient care or relevant courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility.
• Perform technical duties as directed by nursing staff.
• Communicate changes in patient status to healthcare providers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and family members. Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Location

Voorhees – 100 Bowman Drive

Schedule and Type

On-Site, Part time, Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America); Total Weekly Hours: 24

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
• Demonstrate standard precautions including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.
• Perform 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) with appropriate documentation.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
• Reinforce education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals, and in performance improvement activities.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards; 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 a minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• BLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy training/education required for Emergency Department positions.
• Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies through ongoing education and training.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $18.88 - $28.29. Actual salary will vary based on experience and internal equity plus market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) plan, paid time off, paid sick leave, disability and life insurance, tuition assistance, and employee assistance program. Eligibility for benefits is governed by plan documents and policies. For more benefits information, click here.