Emergency Department Patient Care Technician – Impact & Growth

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a diverse patient population in a hospital setting in New Jersey. The PCT provides direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse, promoting patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.

The role involves undertaking routine clinical tasks and collaborating with the care team to ensure high quality outcomes. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited PCT-related

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or equivalent medical background experience.
• Experience with phlebotomy/EKG and vital signs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with admission, assessments, and procedures.
• Document patient data and notify RN of any abnormal findings.
• Support interdisciplinary care plans from admission to discharge.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort and assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EKG monitoring

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a diverse patient population in a hospital setting in New Jersey. The PCT provides direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse, promoting patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.

The role involves undertaking routine clinical tasks and collaborating with the care team to ensure high quality outcomes. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited PCT-related