Patient Care Technician - Part-Time, Day Shift (On-Site)

Virtua Health; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Short/long-term disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Personal Care Technician (PCT) to support daily living activities for patients and assist the healthcare team. The role collaborates closely with nurses to ensure comfort, safety and timely care within a high-standard clinical environment.

You will perform essential patient care tasks, adhere to safety protocols, and may assist with phlebotomy or EKGs where certified. A strong emphasis on communication with patients and families is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting, mobility and transport).
• Performs standard precautions and care of patients in isolation.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforces education for patient and family and participates in satisfaction initiatives.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA or 1 year direct patient care

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Progressive Care Unit Personal Care Technician (PCT) to support daily living activities for patients and assist the healthcare team. The role collaborates closely with nurses to ensure comfort, safety and timely care within a high-standard clinical environment.

You will perform essential patient care tasks, adhere to safety protocols, and may assist with phlebotomy or EKGs where certified. A strong emphasis on communication with patients and families is required.