Patient Care Tech - Neurology Unit (PT - Day) - Jefferson Abington

About the role

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides 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. Job Duties 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/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.
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• PCT training program completion within 24 months of hire
• Nursing Student with one semester clinical completed
• Previous nursing assistant or healthcare experience preferred
• Physical Demands
• Work Shift
• Workday Day (United States of America)
• Worker Sub Type
• Regular
• Employee Entity
• Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address
• 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Job Details With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides 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. Job Description

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