Patient Care Technician - 7 Harmony - Part Time Nights

AtlantiCare

Atlantic City (NJ)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 56,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the patient care team. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under supervision, assisting with personal care needs, and participating in the plan of care.

The Technician collects specimens, documents care activities, and may perform limited lab services. Excellent communication and confidentiality are essential in this role within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

High School degree or equivalent is required.
BLS from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
CPI training is required within 1 year of hire or transfer (or by 10/31/25 for existing employees).
English language proficiency is required; bilingual preferred.
At least 8 weeks of patient care education or direct patient care experience is required; or enrollment in a nursing school or physician assistant program.
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred and good interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
Collect test specimens and document patient care activities.
Perform limited laboratory services including specimen preparation, QC testing and instrument checks.
Communicate observations and data to the Clinical Associate.
Support care team to meet patient needs and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

BLS certification

English language

CPI training

Patient care experience

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Clinical Applications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

"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: BLS from the American Heart Association 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.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Specialty

Certification Required

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City

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