Observation Care Technician — Night Shift (Part-Time)

Capital Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,582 - 32,001; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Critical Care Technician – Observation for Trenton, NJ. This part-time night position supports safety and basic patient care under RN direction within a comprehensive hospital system.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfers, feeding, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and routine monitoring. Required is a high school diploma and AHA BLS; CNApreferred or completion of Capital Health UAP training within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• One year of EMT, military medic, PCA in acute care, or two clinical nursing semesters experience.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• CNA preferred; Capital Health UAP training within 90 days if CNA not held.

Responsibilities

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care) to patients under the direction of the RN.
• Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism stockings under RN direction.
• Collects specimens (stool, urine, sputum) in a timely manner.
• Performs phlebotomy and stocks Phlebotomy/IV trays; performs glucometer testing and EKGs as needed.
• Maintains accurate intake/output and documents observations in patient records.

Skills

Proficient in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Critical Care Technician – Observation for Trenton, NJ. This part-time night position supports safety and basic patient care under RN direction within a comprehensive hospital system.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfers, feeding, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and routine monitoring. Required is a high school diploma and AHA BLS; CNApreferred or completion of Capital Health UAP training within 90 days.