Patient Care Technician - Telehealth Support

Jefferson Health; Township of Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed clinicians, including telehealth collaboration. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and responsive patient support at the Turnersville site.

Responsibilities include rounds, assisting with tasks, ensuring supplies, and potentially facilitating virtual exams with remote providers. Requires high school diploma and BLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care within an interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care, hygiene, and patient safety in healthcare settings.
• Effective communication with diverse patients and families.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision of licensed clinical team members.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment.
• Maintains supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
• Conducts patient rounds, anticipates needs, and responds to call lights promptly.
• May serve as a virtual safety associate; may facilitate telehealth exams with remote providers.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Interprofessional teamwork

Delegated tasks

Personal care & hygiene

Patient safety awareness

Communication with diverse patients

BLS

Telehealth support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic

Vidyo

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed clinicians, including telehealth collaboration. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and responsive patient support at the Turnersville site.

Responsibilities include rounds, assisting with tasks, ensuring supplies, and potentially facilitating virtual exams with remote providers. Requires high school diploma and BLS certification upon hire.