Patient Care Technician, Med Surg, Full-time Days - Willingboro
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:
o 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.
o 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.
o Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
o Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
o 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, or a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, or have worked an equivalent of 2 years 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.
Salary:
$26.
67 - $37.
33.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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