Entry-Level Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Caregiver

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Employee Well-Being Programs

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist doctors and nursing staff in meeting patient needs, including feeding, bathing, and monitoring vital signs. You will work as part of a team with physicians and nurses to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include EKGs, phlebotomy, and data entry in health records, plus helping with mobility and daily activities, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork within our multispecialty

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate as part of a team with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing.
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities.
• Performs post mortem care.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN.
• Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist doctors and nursing staff in meeting patient needs, including feeding, bathing, and monitoring vital signs. You will work as part of a team with physicians and nurses to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include EKGs, phlebotomy, and data entry in health records, plus helping with mobility and daily activities, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork within our multispecialty