PCT Care Technician - Day Shift | Per Diem Rotations

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson Abington hospital in Abington, PA, is hiring a per diem Patient Care Technician (PCT) for days, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM with rotational weekends and holidays. The role supports an interprofessional team, provides direct and indirect patient care, and promotes a safe environment under supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and BLS certification; previous nursing assistant experience is preferred. Weekend day shifts and patient-focused care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under direction of licensed clinical team members.
• Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.
• May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.
• Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Interprofessional teamwork

Delegated tasks

Personal care & hygiene

Patient safety

Diversity & inclusion

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Jefferson Abington hospital in Abington, PA, is hiring a per diem Patient Care Technician (PCT) for days, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM with rotational weekends and holidays. The role supports an interprofessional team, provides direct and indirect patient care, and promotes a safe environment under supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and BLS certification; previous nursing assistant experience is preferred. Weekend day shifts and patient-focused care are emphasized.