Patient Care Tech - Med Surg Tele, Part-Time Days

Job Details Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 24 Additional Locations: Job Information: Med Surg / Tele, Unit 5W at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes 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 the healthcare team, patients and/or their 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 vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care specific to the population served and documents appropriately. May perform phlebotomy and EKGs, if certified. Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. 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 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, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of 1 year 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. Compensation Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20 Benefits Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability; colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr