HCA In Home Care

Overview Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician role at Virtua Health .

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and family members. Schedule and Type On-Site, Part time, Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America); Responsibilities Support activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.

Demonstrate standard precautions including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.

Perform technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care (specific to population served) with appropriate documentation.

May perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.

Reinforce education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.

Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals, and in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards; 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 a minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Training/Certifications/Licensure BLS certification required.

Phlebotomy training/education required for Emergency Department positions.

Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies through ongoing education and training.

Compensation and Benefits Hourly Rate: $18.88 - $28.29. Actual salary will vary based on experience and internal equity plus market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) plan, paid time off, paid sick leave, disability and life insurance, tuition assistance, and employee assistance program. Eligibility for benefits is governed by plan documents and policies. J-18808-Ljbffr Virtua Health