Patient Care Technician - Emergency Dept, Part-Time 6:45a-7:15p, Voorhees at Virta Health

Voorhees, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

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)
Demonstrates knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards
Strong communication skills
Enhances skills through ongoing education and training; maintains regulatory and departmental competencies

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 regarding 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 patient's family/significant others
Maintains high standards of professional ethics

Skills

Patient Care

Activities of Daily Living

Plan of Care

Healthcare Communication

Team Support

Emergency Department

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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