Patient Care Tech - Telemetry - Full Time, Night - Jefferson Torresdale
4 days ago
Philadelphia
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 Duties: • 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, • High School Diploma/GED, • Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team., • Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role., • Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients in need on a daily basis., • Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks., • Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care., • Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively., • Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care., • PCT training program completion within 24 months of hire, • Nursing Student with one semester clinical completed Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Work Shift: Workday Night (United States of America) Worker Sub Type: Regular Employee Entity: Jefferson Health Northeast Primary Location Address: 10800 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America 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. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.