Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Support & Benefits

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of registered nursing staff. You will support mobility, hygiene, feeding and safety, while documenting progress and communicating changes promptly.

Expected qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT course or CNA program, and BLS certification. Phlebotomy training may be required for ED roles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and mobility.
• Monitors safety and standard precautions; communicates changes to RN/LPN.
• Records vital signs and may perform phlebotomy/ECG if certified.
• Assists in education and supports patient and family regarding care needs.
• Participates in patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course

CNA program

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of registered nursing staff. You will support mobility, hygiene, feeding and safety, while documenting progress and communicating changes promptly.

Expected qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT course or CNA program, and BLS certification. Phlebotomy training may be required for ED roles.