Patient Care Tech - Cardiac Critical Care Unit, Full Time Days, VOLOL Camden at Virta Health

Camden, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Successfully completed a PCT course, fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or equivalent of 1 year direct patient care
  • BLS certification
  • Phlebotomy training/education (required for Emergency Department positions; noted as may perform if certified)
  • Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Supports activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility, transport)
  • Demonstrates standard precautions, including care for patients in isolation and safe patient practices
  • Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN (vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, foley catheter care) and documents appropriately
  • Performs phlebotomy and EKGs if certified
  • Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately
  • Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party on care needs and safety
  • Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and goals
  • Participates in performance improvement activities
  • Assists in orientation of new hires
  • Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients, and families; maintains high standards of professional ethics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Patient CareActivities of Daily LivingHealthcare Team CommunicationVital SignsEKGCardiac Care

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time position with 36 total weekly hours on the day shift.

What is the work schedule for this role?

The position is full-time days with a 12-hour day shift.

What skills or tasks are required for the Patient Care Tech role?

The role requires assisting with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility; performing technical duties such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, foley catheter care, phlebotomy, and EKGs if certified; and communicating patient status changes to RN/LPN.

What is the location of this job?

The position is located at Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave, VOLOL Camden.

What does Virtua Health's work environment emphasize?

Virtua Health emphasizes high standards of professional ethics, exceptional care, patient satisfaction initiatives, a Magnet-recognized health system with awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment, supported by over 14,000 colleagues.

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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