Patient Care Tech II - Progressive Care Unit - Full Time - Day (7a-7p) - Abington, Jefferson

Job Details

Job Description

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech II (PCT II) at Jefferson Health. With more than 65,000 employees, were the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done.Patient Care Techs II are responsible for the following: Assists in the admitting, transporting, and transferring of patients. Responds to bedside alarms, ventilator alarms, and call bells. Provides care to patients and prioritizes based on care requirements delegated by the RN.Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Patient Care Tech participates in the delivery of patient care within the critical care environment. High School Diplomaor GED PCT or EMT or CNA certification required Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification required PALS strongly preferred in units caring for pediatric patient population Completion of advanced clinical course preferred Handle with Care certification preferred Dysrhythmia course certification preferred Two years nursing assistant, PCT or healthcare experience required – certification and completion of advances skills and knowledge training within 6 months of hire accepted in lieu of experience requirementBenefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Plans Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.Join our team! Simply go to recruit.jefferson.edu and search (job#)

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.