Patient Care Technician — Day Shift with Telehealth Support

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Honickman Surgery Center in Center City. The position is full-time, days, 40 hours per week, with two shift options: 5 8-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts.

The role collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver direct and indirect patient care, promotes safety, and supports telehealth encounters as needed at the patient site.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care needs.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene for quality of life.
• Knowledge of patient safety risks and steps to reduce them.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients and families.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and effective collaboration.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts and partnership with patients and families.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under direction of licensed clinical team members.
• Promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.
• Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations.
• Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and responds to call lights promptly.
• May be assigned as a virtual safety associate as needed.
• May facilitate clinical exams with distant providers using peripheral devices and telehealth technology.

Conhecimentos

Medical terminology

Interprofessional teamwork

Effective communication

Patient care

Respect for diverse backgrounds

Formação

High School Diploma/GED

Descrição da vaga

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Honickman Surgery Center in Center City. The position is full-time, days, 40 hours per week, with two shift options: 5 8-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts.

The role collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver direct and indirect patient care, promotes safety, and supports telehealth encounters as needed at the patient site.