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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, New Jersey seeks dedicated team members to assist with patient activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN. The role includes supporting daily living activities and ensuring high standards of care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Eligible candidates must possess a High School diploma and have completed a PCT course or similar, along with BLS certification. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and mobility.
• Communicate changes in patient's status to RN/LPN.
• Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a PCT course or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse 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

• Support activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
• Demonstrate standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Perform technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point‑of‑care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care specific to the population served, and document appropriately.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identify and communicate changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
• Reinforce education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications

• 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, fundamental 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 required for the Emergency Department positions.
• Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Salary

$19.54 - $29.20 hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to: 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.