Patient Care Technician - Hands-On Care & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and care planning under RN/LPN supervision. You’ll collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to uphold high standards of professional care.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, vital signs, and safety protocols, with opportunities to perform phlebotomy/EKGs where certified. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, quality care in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Requires completion of a PCT course, RN fundamentals nursing course, CNA program, or equivalent of 1 year direct patient care.
• BLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy training/education required for Emergency Department positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility and transport.
• Observes and applies Standard Precautions; cares for patients in isolation as needed.
• Performs duties as directed by RN/LPN, including vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, Foley catheter care.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Escalates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and communicates with team.
• Reinforces patient and family education on care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Basic patient care skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Virtua Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and care planning under RN/LPN supervision. You’ll collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to uphold high standards of professional care.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, vital signs, and safety protocols, with opportunities to perform phlebotomy/EKGs where certified. Join a team dedicated to compassionate, quality care in a busy setting.