Patient Care Tech-Interventional

Deborah Heart and Lung Center; Pemberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in direct and non-direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties vary by area and include technical tasks as assigned.

Minimum starting wage is $18.00 per hour, with a 72-hour pay period and shifts from 7 am to 7 pm. Required education includes a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS/CPR certification; preferred candidates include those with Certified Nursing Assistant or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Patient Care, Multi-skilled Tech certification, Medical Assistant certification, or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Preferred certifications: Nurse Aide, EKG, Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and non-direct patient care duties under supervision.
• Perform technical tasks as assigned by RN or Clinical Team Leader.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English literacy

Hospital IT systems

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Patient Care tech cert

Multi-skilled tech cert

Medical Assistant cert

Job description

Position Summary: Performs direct and non-direct patient care duties and technical tasks as assigned by and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse / Clinical Team Leader/Director of Critical Care Nursing. Specific duties may vary by assigned area.

Experience

- Required: None

- Preferred: Previous experience as a PCT, Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist and/or other related healthcare role

Education

- Required: High School Diploma or equivalent: Successful completion of Patient Care, Multi-skilled Tech certification program, Medical Assistant Certification, or equivalent comparable experience

- Preferred:

License and Credentials

- Required: American Heart BLS Healthcare Provider

- Preferred: Nurse Aide certification, EKG certification and/or Phlebotomy certification

Skills

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work well with others, conscientious, organized and reliable; computer skills for hospital information system; ability to read and write English.

Populations Served

- Adult: Early Adult (19-45); Middle Adult (46-59); Late Adult (60-79); Late, Late Adult (Over 80)

HOURS: 72 hours per pay period 7 am to 7 pm

The minimum starting hourly rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Degree or better.

HS Grad Equiv Degree or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support CPR

Preferred

Cert. Medical Asst.

Cert. Pt. Care Tech

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