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

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, NJ seeks a Night Shift Patient Care Technician to support patients under RN/LPN supervision and participate in the care plan. You will assist with daily activities, communicate with the healthcare team, and maintain high standards of professional ethics.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection if certified, phlebotomy and EKGs when applicable, and reinforcing patient education. On-site, part-time per diem position emphasizing teamwork and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of one year of direct patient care.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of patient care skills and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting and mobility.
• Perform standard precautions and care of patients in isolation.
• Measure vitals, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning and Foley care as directed by RN/LPN.

Skills

Basic patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA program or 1 year direct patient care

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

Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

0

Job Information

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 EKGs if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• 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 performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications (Requirements / 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 one 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20 (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 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.