Patient Care Technician - Emergency Dept, Part-Time Days, Mt. Holly

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua seeks a patient care technician to support daily living activities under RN/LPN supervision, promoting high ethical standards and teamwork. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, communication, and adherence to safety protocols.

Phlebotomy experience is required with EKG experience preferred. Education includes a HS diploma or GED and completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent patient care training, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• BLS certification.
• Phlebotomy training/education required for ED positions.
• HS diploma or GED and completion of a PCT/CNA course or equivalent patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and care planning under RN/LPN supervision.
• Take vital signs and perform point-of-care testing as directed; assist with mobility and transport.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforce education for patients and families on care and safety.
• Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training or equivalent patient care experience

Job description

Phlebotomy experience required

EKG experience preferred

Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position 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 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 and documents appropriately. May perform phlebotomy and EKG’s, if certified. Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.

Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.

Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.

Participates in the performance improvement activities.

Assists in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.

Must have 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 worked an equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

BLS certification.

Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions.

Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.