Patient Care Technician - Full Time, Cardiac Care Unit

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support direct and indirect patient care under licensed clinicians. You will collaborate with the interprofessional team to address patients' physiological, emotional, and social needs and assist with telehealth encounters when required.

The role emphasizes safety, efficient unit operations, and compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care needs.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope.
• Knowledge of diverse patient backgrounds and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision.
• Promotes a safe patient care environment.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for unit operations.
• Conducts patient rounds and responds to call lights promptly.
• May support telehealth encounters and virtual safety duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1

Job Details

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. May collaborate with all clinical departments (a/k/a/telehealth) and designated staff at the patient's site for the purpose of facilitating and assisting with telehealth encounters between patients and providers.

Job Description

Summary

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. May collaborate with all clinical departments (a/k/a/telehealth) and designated staff at the patient's site for the purpose of facilitating and assisting with telehealth encounters between patients and providers.

Job Duties

• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under direction of licensed clinical team members.
• Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.
• Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.
• Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly.
• May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.
• May be required, to facilitate, under the direction of the distant provider, a clinical exam including the utilization of any required peripheral devices (e.g. electronic stethescope), other technology (e.g. video conferencing equipment) and software (e.g. Epic, Vidyo, etc) ensuring a comprehensive virtual care encounter is conducted.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients in need on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.

Additional Qualifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• Additional Qualifications LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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