Virtual Safety Associate- PCT I

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. May collaborate with all clinical departments (a/k/a/telehealth) and designated staff at the patient's site for the purpose of facilitating and assisting with telehealth encounters between patients and providers. Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech - Virtual Safety Associate at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. Patient Care Tech are responsible for the following: Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Maintains appropriate documentation on all assigned patients, including flow sheets. Assists physicians with examinations and tests as needed. Monitors up to 12 patients at a time , identifying abnormal changes and alerting staff promptly using alarms or communication systems. Utilizes technology and monitoring systems effectively, including troubleshooting tools such as Zoom and other communication platforms . Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Tech will provide direct bedside care to patients. Other tasks include respiratory services, rehabilitation services, and phlebotomy. Qualifications for this position include: High School Diploma CPR-BLS through the American Heart Association One (1) year experience in an acute care inpatient environment preferred Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant certification preferred Job Duties Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners. Performs validated and 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. 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 the utilization of any required peripheral devices (e.g. electronic stethescope), other technology (e.g. video conferencing equipment) and software (e.g. Epic, Vidyo, etc) ensuring a comprehensive virtual care encounter is conducted.