Patient Care Technician at Virta Health

Voorhees, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED)
Successfully completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care
BLS certification
Phlebotomy training/education (required for Emergency Department positions)
Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards
Strong communication skills
Enhances skills through ongoing education and training; maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies

Responsibilities

Supports activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport
Demonstrates standard precautions including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice
Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served, and documents appropriately (may perform phlebotomy and EKG’s if certified)
Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues
Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals
Participates in performance improvement activities
Assists in orientation of new hires
Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients, and/or patient’s family or significant other(s)
Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Patient CareActivities of Daily LivingHealthcare CommunicationTeam SupportPatient Safety

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This is a part-time position with 18 total weekly hours.

Is remote work available for this role?

No, this is an on-site position at the Voorhees location.

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

The role requires assisting with patients' activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and feeding; performing technical duties such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, foley catheter care, and possibly phlebotomy and EKGs if certified; and communicating changes in patient status.

What is the work environment like at Virtua Health?

Virtua Health is a Magnet-recognized health system with a focus on exceptional care, quality, safety, and an outstanding work environment, supported by over 14,000 colleagues including skilled doctors and nurse practitioners.

What makes a strong candidate for this Patient Care Technician position?

Strong candidates should have the ability to assist with daily living activities, perform technical patient care tasks under RN/LPN direction, demonstrate standard precautions and safe practices, communicate effectively with the healthcare team and patients, and participate in patient satisfaction initiatives; certification for phlebotomy and EKGs is a plus.

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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