Patient Care Technician – Per Diem, On-Site Med/Surg

Virtua Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg Telemetry Unit (2 East) at Burlington Hospital. This on-site, part-time position supports daily living activities and partner with the healthcare team to provide compassionate care to patients.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic procedures, and potential phlebotomy/EKG tasks where certified. A high school diploma, PCT or CNA training, and BLS are required; phlebotomy training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; completion of PCT or RN fundamentals/CNA or equivalent.
• BLS certification required; phlebotomy training/education preferred for ED roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility and transport.
• Record vital signs and perform point-of-care testing as directed.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; document changes in patient status to RN/LPN.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety issues.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Assist in orientation of new hires.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / RN program fundamentals / CNA or 1 year patient care

BLS certification

Phlebotomy training/education

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg Telemetry Unit (2 East) at Burlington Hospital. This on-site, part-time position supports daily living activities and partner with the healthcare team to provide compassionate care to patients.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic procedures, and potential phlebotomy/EKG tasks where certified. A high school diploma, PCT or CNA training, and BLS are required; phlebotomy training is a plus.