Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Clinical Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement

PTO & sick leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and participate in plan of care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, while upholding safety standards and patient privacy.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with point-of-care testing and documentation, and reinforce education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic patient care skills and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Demonstrates standard precautions and safe patient practices.
• Document vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, Foley care as applicable.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Communicate changes in patient status to RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety issues.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and participate in plan of care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, mobility, and transport, while upholding safety standards and patient privacy.

You will monitor vital signs, assist with point-of-care testing and documentation, and reinforce education for patients and families.