Patient Care Technician - Med Surg 4NS, Per Diem Days, Marlton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton seeks a Part-Time Per Diem Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities. Responsibilities include supporting care plans and communicating with healthcare teams.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and BLS certification. Compensation ranges from $19.54 to $29.20 hourly based on experience—benefits available for eligible colleagues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills and standards.
• Must have completed a PCT course or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patients' activities of daily living and cares.
• Communicates and supports the healthcare team and patients.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN.

Skills

Basic patient care skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of PCT course or equivalent experience

Tools

BLS certification

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Location: Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

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

Position 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 activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assists with mobility and transport.
• Performs technical duties directed by RN/LPN such as vital signs, point‑of‑care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care as appropriate to the population served; documents appropriately.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN; responds appropriately.
• Reinforces patient and family education regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists 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, 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 required for Emergency Department positions.
• Enables ongoing education and training; maintains regulatory and departmental competencies.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $19.54 – $29.20 (actual salary will vary based on experience and market data)

Benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues include: 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; short‑term and optional long‑term disability; colleague and dependent life insurance; supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance; and employee assistance programs.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.