Patient Care Technician

Virtua Health Job Opportunity

At Virtua Health, we strive to connect you to exceptional care close to home. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country, providing care through 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 through various health services and programs.

Location : Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Employment Type : Employee

Employment Classification : Regular

Time Type : Part time

Work Shift : Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours : 18

Job 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.
• 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.
• 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 : $18.88 - $28.29 The actual salary / rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.