Patient Care Tech I - Vital Signs & Mobility

Atlantic Health System; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Parental/Adoption Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a dedicated patient care professional to assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support mobility and postmortem care. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, and communicating patient changes to the RN.

Strong teamwork and compassionate patient interaction are essential. This role supports a network of facilities in New Jersey, with opportunities to work in fast-paced ED or acute care settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.

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 postmortem care.
• Performs EKG's, 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 skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Computer data management

ED/acute care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a dedicated patient care professional to assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support mobility and postmortem care. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, and communicating patient changes to the RN.

Strong teamwork and compassionate patient interaction are essential. This role supports a network of facilities in New Jersey, with opportunities to work in fast-paced ED or acute care settings.