Post-Surgical Patient Care Technician – Night Shift

Virtua Health; Mount Holly (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance and Vision

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, safety, and teamwork to deliver high-quality care close to home.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, and documentation; training in phlebotomy/EKG may be required for the ED. The position offers a night 12-hour shift and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes compassionate patient support, safety, and teamwork to deliver high-quality care close to home.

Responsibilities include basic patient care, vital signs, and documentation; training in phlebotomy/EKG may be required for the ED. The position offers a night 12-hour shift and a comprehensive benefits package.