Patient Care Tech II 3E Surgery Unit FT R Center City

Patient Care Technician II

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) provides advanced 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. The PCT II has advanced clinical skills and certifications, as well as the ability to act as resource/mentor in the area of safe patient handling/de-escalation techniques/point of care testing.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations and acts as resource for training new staff on various supplies and equipment use.
• Consistently demonstrates knowledge and advanced skills.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Healthcare Knowledge - Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
• Execution of Delegated Tasks - Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• Daily Living Assistance - 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.
• Patient Safety - Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
• Patient-and Family-Centered Practice - Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Cultural Awareness - Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication - 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. One of the following is required: PCT or related certification (Certified nursing assistant).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years nursing assistant, PCT or healthcare experience required. Certification and completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire accepted in lieu of experience requirement.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• AHA BLS required
• ACLS strongly preferred
• PALS strongly preferred in units caring for pediatric patient population
• Completion of advanced clinical course preferred
• Handle with Care certification preferred
• Dysrhythmia course certification preferred

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Classification (A) Regular exposure to blood & body fluids, tissues, or diagnostic/therapeutic materials of human origin.

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address: 117 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America