Patient Care Specialist – Hands-On Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a defined patient population under RN supervision. You will deliver direct and indirect care, promote safety and comfort, and participate in patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, vitals, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKG, transporting patients, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth plan of care from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and comfort under RN supervision.
• Take and document vitals and clinical data.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens as directed.
• Conduct EKGs and assist with diagnostic tests.
• Assist with patient transport and daily activities.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of patient rooms and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a defined patient population under RN supervision. You will deliver direct and indirect care, promote safety and comfort, and participate in patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, vitals, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKG, transporting patients, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth plan of care from admission to discharge.