Patient Care Technician

Cooper University Hospital; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff by observing patient conditions, assisting with daily activities, and performing routine monitoring. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and teamwork within a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has prior PCT or Nursing Assistant experience, a high school diploma, and CPR/BLS certification. Strong computer skills and reliability are essential to provide quality patient care across

Qualifications

• Previous Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient condition changes.
• Assist with daily living activities (meals and bathing).
• Record vital signs and monitor fluids input/output.
• Collect specimens and transport patients within the hospital.
• Perform one-on-one monitoring with documentation.
• Utilize computer systems and follow physician orders.
• Operate internal paging and patient call systems as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

ADL support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Key responsibilities include observing and reporting patient condition changes, assisting with daily living activities (such as meals and bathing), recording vital signs, measuring fluid intake/output, collecting specimens, and transporting patients within the hospital. They also perform one-on-one monitoring with documentation, demonstrate computer skills, follow physician orders, and use the internal paging and patient call systems. Additional tasks are assigned as needed.

Experience Required

Previous Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Education Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.

License/Certification Requirements

American Heart Association, (AHA) CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.

Salary Min ($)

USD $18.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $23.78