Patient Care Technician - ICU, Part-Time Days, Marlton

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,918 - 40,225; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities under the direction of nursing staff. The candidate will support patient care routines and document appropriately while reinforcing education regarding individual care needs.

Strong communication skills and relevant certifications, such as a BLS certification and completion of a PCT course, are required. This role benefits from a comprehensive package including health insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills and procedures.
• Must have successfully completed a PCT course or equivalent with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
• Communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of PCT course or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Location: Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 24

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and/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.

Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability; colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.