Patient Care Technician: Vital, Hands-On Patient Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave as per law

Life insurance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and partner with the healthcare team. You will assist with bathing, mobility, and meals, while following standard precautions and documenting patient status under RN/LPN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a PCT or CNA program. BLS is preferred; phlebotomy/EKG skills are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility and transport.
• Demonstrates standard precautions including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs technical duties under RN/LPN direction (vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, Foley care).
• May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of patient and family regarding care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT course / CNA program

Job description

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support daily living activities and partner with the healthcare team. You will assist with bathing, mobility, and meals, while following standard precautions and documenting patient status under RN/LPN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a PCT or CNA program. BLS is preferred; phlebotomy/EKG skills are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.