What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician II: Night Shift position at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.?
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Patient Care Tech 2 Surgery 3 EastJob Description
About Jefferson
Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech II 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. Our work to improve lives is never done.
About Our Unit
This unit is located at Thomas Jefferson University Campus.
Awards & Recognition
Jefferson Einstein Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson is also recognized as the 2nd Best Hospital in the Philadelphia Metro area and the 3rd Best Hospital in Pennsylvania
Schedule Commitment
Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance. The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following:
Must be able to work rotating shifts (day & night)
Must be able to work three (3) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basis
Must be able to work every third(3rd) weekend
Holiday commitment consists of 1 holiday per season
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Tech IIs will provide direct bedside care to patients:
Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the patient
Maintains appropriate documentation on all assigned patients, including flow sheets
Maintains advanced knowledge and experience with phlebotomy and lab specimen collection including T&S, Blood Cultures
Assists physicians with examinations and tests as needed
Other tasks include respiratory services, and rehabilitation services
Qualifications
To qualify as Patient Care Tech II, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
One of the following is required: PCT or related certification, Certified nursing assistant (CNA), EMT
Minimum of 2 years nursing assistant, PCT or healthcare experience required.¿Certification and completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire accepted in lieu of experience requirement
AHA BLS required
Total Rewards
As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary benefits
Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)Worker Sub Type
RegularPrimary Location Address
111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
