Patient Care Tech - Per-Diem - Jefferson Health -Washington Township New Jersey

Job Details

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health.

Job Description

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

May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs

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

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

One of the following is strongly preferred:

• PCT training program completion within 24 months of hire
• Nursing Student with one semester clinical completed

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: AHA BLS Certification

Salary Range

$17.00 to $22.75

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, 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.