Patient Care Technician - VHAS, Per Diem Days

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Zusammenfassung

Virtua Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities and support the healthcare team in Voorhees Hospital Ambulatory Surgery.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a PCT/CNA program, and BLS. Phlebotomy/EKG skills are a plus. This is a part-time, on-site position with a competitive hourly rate and benefits, aligned with market data.

Qualifikationen

• Basic patient care skills and safety procedures.
• Strong communication is essential for collaboration with the health care team and patients.

Aufgaben

• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting, mobility and transport.
• Monitor vital signs and perform point-of-care testing as directed by RN/LPN; document findings.
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; communicate changes to the care team.
• Reinforce patient and family education; participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Support orientation of new hires and participate in performance improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Basic patient care

Strong communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA program or RN fundamentals

Jobbeschreibung

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: 200 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Additional Locations:

Job Information: Voorhees Hospital Ambulatory Surgery

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 EKG's, if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• 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 the performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications Required / 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 1 year of direct patient care.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

• BLS certification.
• Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions.
• Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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