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Full-time
high school
Posted 17d ago
~36 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of licensed clinical team members. They also facilitate telehealth encounters and support the interprofessional team to ensure a safe and efficient patient care environment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring patients, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and patient care standards.
Full job description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
Additional Qualifications:
LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Work Shift:
Day Shift
Address:
2545 Schoenersville Rd
Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg
Position Type:
Onsite
Union:
Not Applicable
Work Schedule:
7a to 7:30 pm ; every third weekend with rotating holidays
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.
Together, we’re among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems in the U.S., with 65,000 colleagues, 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.
We’re committed to putting people first and pursuing excellence in over 95 clinical specialties, supported by a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.
Offices: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103, US · 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017, US · 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103, US · 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103, US · 2128 Blakeslee Blvd Drive E., Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235, US
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