Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Daily Care & Vitals

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

Job summary

Virtua Health seeks a patient care technician to assist with activities of daily living and support the plan of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN. You will communicate with the healthcare team and family while upholding high ethical standards.

You will perform vital signs, basic tests, bladder scanning, and Foley care as appropriate, and reinforce education for patients and families. This role supports satisfaction initiatives and staff onboarding at Virtua Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PCT, CNA, or RN program fundamentals experience preferred.
• BLS certification is required for the role.
• Phlebotomy training may be required for ED positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Perform vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley care; may do phlebotomy/EKG if certified.
• Communicate status changes to RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.
• Support patient satisfaction initiatives and participate in performance improvement.
• Assist in onboarding new hires.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT / CNA training or 1 year direct patient care

Job description

Virtua Health seeks a patient care technician to assist with activities of daily living and support the plan of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN. You will communicate with the healthcare team and family while upholding high ethical standards.

You will perform vital signs, basic tests, bladder scanning, and Foley care as appropriate, and reinforce education for patients and families. This role supports satisfaction initiatives and staff onboarding at Virtua Health.