Compassionate Patient Care Technician I

Atlantic Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey to assist patients with vital signs, weights and heights, mobility, and basic procedures. The role includes room preparation, data documentation, and reporting changes to the RN.

The candidate should be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and be able to work with a diverse patient population requiring thoughtful, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with obtaining and recording vital signs, weights and heights.
• Assisting patients with mobility: ambulation and transfers as needed.
• Performing EKGs, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring if needed.
• Taking patient histories, preparing examination rooms, and assisting with minor procedures like wound care, vaccinations and blood draws if needed.
• Observing and reporting changes in patients’ condition to the RN.
• Preparing examination rooms as needed.
• Documenting patient information and data, including vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure and temperature.
• Preparing, organizing, and efficiently using supplies and equipment.
• Willing to work with a diverse group of patients with unique healthcare needs; maintaining attention to detail and excellent communication.
• Maintaining equipment and inventory and performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey to assist patients with vital signs, weights and heights, mobility, and basic procedures. The role includes room preparation, data documentation, and reporting changes to the RN.

The candidate should be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and be able to work with a diverse patient population requiring thoughtful, compassionate care.