Einstein ED Patient Care Technician - Evenings

Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.

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 how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.

Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.

Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs.

push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs.

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.

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.

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.