Patient Care Technician - 5 Harmony - Full Time Nights

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs for healthcare

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 5 Harmony unit, full-time night shift. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision and participation in the plan of care.

You will collect specimens, perform basic lab tasks, and report results to clinicians while maintaining confidentiality. Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, CPI training within a year, and 8 weeks of patient care experience or enrollment in a nursing/PA

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• CPI training within 1 year of hire/transfer or by 10/31/25 for existing employees.
• 8 weeks of patient care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school/PA program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs and participate in the care plan.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab tasks per procedures; maintain quality control.
• Communicate observations to clinicians and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

CPI training

8 weeks patient care education/experience

Job description

Patient Care Technician - 5 Harmony - Full Time Nights

Job Description

ATLANTICARE _____________________________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting tests results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties. The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School degree or equivalent required. CERTIFICATION: American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role. EXPERIENCE: Ability to speak and write English Language required. Bilingual preferred. At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school or physician assistant program. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members. Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Job Details

• Job Identification 100994
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Pay Range 18.00-25.59
• Holidays Required Yes
• Weekends Required Yes
• Hrs Per Week 36
• Posting Requirement Post Int & Ext

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

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AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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