ENT/ Neuro/ Trauma Patient Care Technician II

Join Jefferson Health as a Patient Care Technician II providing direct bedside care to patients in our ENT, Neuro, and Trauma units at Thomas Jefferson University Campus. This role reports to the Nurse Manager and is part of a Magnet-recognized hospital system recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside care to assigned patients
• Perform assigned nursing procedures for patient comfort and well-being
• Maintain appropriate documentation on all assigned patients, including flow sheets
• Maintain advanced knowledge and experience with phlebotomy and lab specimen collection, including type and screen (T&S) and blood cultures
• Assist physicians with examinations and tests as needed
• Support respiratory services and rehabilitation services as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following: Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, PCT, or in healthcare
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Alternative Pathway

• Certification and completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire may be accepted in lieu of the 2-year experience requirement

Schedule

• Rotating shifts (day and night)
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every third weekend required
• One holiday per season
• Schedules available 6 weeks in advance

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits
• Health coaching, commuter discounts, and day care services
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical and prescription insurance available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

Employment Type

• Regular, full-time position
• One position available

Location

• 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania