Patient Care Technician - Med Surg 4NS, Part-Time Nights, Marlton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time caregiver to assist patients with daily activities and communicate effectively with the healthcare team. The candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED, be certified in BLS and Phlebotomy, and demonstrate a solid understanding of patient care. The role involves technical duties and participation in patient satisfaction initiatives. The position offers between $19.54 and $29.20 per hour based on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as phlebotomy and vital signs.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforces education of patient and family regarding individual care needs.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Successfully completed a MST or equivalent course

Tools

BLS certification

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job 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 phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
• 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 MST or equivalent course.

Training Certifications Licensure

• BLS certification.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Enhances skills through ongoing education and training.
• Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Job Information

• Location: Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road
• Remote Type: On-Site
• Employment Type: Employee
• Employment Classification: Regular
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)
• Total Weekly Hours: 18

Hourly Rate

$19.54 - $29.20, actual salary and rate will vary based on applicant experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Includes medical prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403b (401k 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.