Patient Care Technician — Day Shift, On-Site

virtua; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities under RN/LPN direction. You will support patients, communicate with the care team, and uphold high professional ethics.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent, BLS, and possible phlebotomy/ECG certification. On-site day shifts offer a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, CNA program, or equivalent 1 year patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility and transportation.
• Performs vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning and Foley catheter care; phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and maintains safe patient care.
• Reinforces education for patient and family about care needs and safety.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities under RN/LPN direction. You will support patients, communicate with the care team, and uphold high professional ethics.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent, BLS, and possible phlebotomy/ECG certification. On-site day shifts offer a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.