Certified Patient Care Technician - Hands-on Support

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to deliver safe, quality patient- and family-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will be part of a designated care team and collaborate to achieve patient goals.

Certification by NHA or NCCT, ability to read/write English, lift/move patients, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to organize activities for multiple patients are required.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by NHA or 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.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS Certified.
• Phlebotomy and EKG skills, or related abilities as needed.

Skills

PCT certification

English literacy

lift/move patients

interpersonal skills

multitask management

CPR/BLS

phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to deliver safe, quality patient- and family-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will be part of a designated care team and collaborate to achieve patient goals.

Certification by NHA or NCCT, ability to read/write English, lift/move patients, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to organize activities for multiple patients are required.