Patient Care Technician – Per Diem (Day Shift)

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

403(b) / 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN, supporting the care team and family while upholding high professional ethics.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, vital signs, and caring for patients with standard precautions. May perform phlebotomy/ECGs if certified and participates in satisfaction and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed a PCT course, fundamentals nursing course in RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or 1 year of direct patient care.
• BLS certification is required.
• Phlebotomy training/education is required for ED positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting) and mobility.
• Maintains standard precautions and safe patient practice, including isolation protocols.
• Performs tasks like vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, Foley care as directed by RN/LPN; may perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Reinforces patient and family education regarding care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA / RN fundamentals

Job description

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN, supporting the care team and family while upholding high professional ethics.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, vital signs, and caring for patients with standard precautions. May perform phlebotomy/ECGs if certified and participates in satisfaction and quality initiatives.