Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Emergency Dept Summer Per Diem Voorhees
Patient Care Technician - Pediatric Emergency Dept Summer Per Diem Voorhees
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Job Description
At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists lifechanging care or something inbetween we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Voorhees 100 Bowman DriveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
Per DiemTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
Day Shift 12 Hr (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
0Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Summer PCT Program
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 patients 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. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN such as phlebotomy vital signs point of care testing EKGs bladder scanning foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
Identifies and communicates changes in patients 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.
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 (or equivalent) course or completion of a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
BLS certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Enhances skills through ongoing education and training.
Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
