Patient Care Tech - Progressive Care Unit (PRN - Evening) - Jefferson Abington

Job Responsibilities Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners. Performs validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities under direction of licensed clinical team members. Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment. Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations. Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly. MAY be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs. MAY be required to facilitate under the direction of the distant provider a clinical exam including utilization of peripheral devices (e.g. electronic stethoscope), other technology (e.g. video conferencing equipment), and software (e.g. Epic, Vidyo, etc.) ensuring a comprehensive virtual care encounter is conducted. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or 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. BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA – American Heart Association) upon hire. Additional Qualifications L‑VH colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course. Physical Demands Lift and carry 40‑50 lbs. Push/pull patients on bed or stretcher (requires ~29 lbs. push force). Lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters may 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 Schedule Workday Evening (United States of America). Location 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Benefits Medical insurance (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, voluntary benefits. Access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part‑time service. Part‑time colleagues (including per diem, adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) also have access to medical insurance. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr