Certified Patient Care Technician - Hands-On Medical Support

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a Certified Patient Care Technician dedicated to delivering safe, quality patient- and family-centered care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will work as part of a care team, collaborating with colleagues to meet patient goals and provide culturally informed care.

Requirements include PCT certification (NHA/NCCT or equivalent), English literacy, CPR/BLS, and the ability to lift/move patients with accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients.
• CPR/BLS Certified.
• Required skills include phlebotomy, EKG and any other skills and abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse.
• The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals.
• Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR/BLS

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a Certified Patient Care Technician dedicated to delivering safe, quality patient- and family-centered care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will work as part of a care team, collaborating with colleagues to meet patient goals and provide culturally informed care.

Requirements include PCT certification (NHA/NCCT or equivalent), English literacy, CPR/BLS, and the ability to lift/move patients with accommodations as needed.