Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Oncology Transplant - Full Time Nights - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Medical/Surgical Oncology Transplant unit at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. This is a full-time night shift position providing direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical team members. You will work in a patient and family-centered care environment, addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a Medical/Surgical Oncology Transplant unit at Albert Einstein Medical Center, located at 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time night shift position.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners
• Perform validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members
• Actively promote and maintain a safe patient care environment
• Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment to ensure efficient unit operations
• Conduct patient rounds as assigned, anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to patient call lights or pages
• May be assigned the role of virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs
• May facilitate clinical exams under the direction of distant providers, utilizing peripheral devices such as electronic stethoscopes, video conferencing equipment, and software such as Epic or Vidyo to ensure comprehensive virtual care encounters

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs, including pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers (requires 29 lbs. push force) and lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of patient weight
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift
• May be required to perform activities including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and your role in an 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 risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and 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 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 appropriate communication behaviors
• Use the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and healthcare
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire

Additional Requirements

• LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time colleagues, including medical insurance (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service. All colleagues, including those working less than part-time, have access to medical insurance including prescription coverage.