Patient Care Technician - Med Surg 3NS, Full-Time Days, Marlton

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401(k))

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN. You will assist with activities of daily living and help plan care, while communicating with the health care team and patients’ families.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification; phlebotomy training may be required for Emergency Department positions. Virtua offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
• Documents changes in patient status and communicates with RN/LPN.
• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Basic patient care

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that is wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care or something in‑between, we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognised health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we have received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centres and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat‑Well food access programme, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programmes and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for paediatrics.

Location: Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 36

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 the 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 EKGs 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.

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.

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 programme that includes free counselling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.