Patient Care Technician — Day Shift (On-Site)

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group, PA in Voorhees, NJ seeks a patient care technician to support activities of daily living and collaborate with the healthcare team. The role includes vital signs, phlebotomy and EKGs if certified, and education reinforcement for patients and families.

Under RN/LPN direction, you will participate in safety, quality initiatives, and orientation of new hires. A PCT or CNA pathway qualifies, with emphasis on communicative care and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care; may perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified, communicates changes to RN/LPN.
• Reinforces education of patient and family regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA program / RN program

Job description

Virtua Medical Group, PA in Voorhees, NJ seeks a patient care technician to support activities of daily living and collaborate with the healthcare team. The role includes vital signs, phlebotomy and EKGs if certified, and education reinforcement for patients and families.

Under RN/LPN direction, you will participate in safety, quality initiatives, and orientation of new hires. A PCT or CNA pathway qualifies, with emphasis on communicative care and adherence to standards.