Patient Care Technician - Addison Gilbert Hospital, 16 hours, Evenins

Northeast Hospital Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician role at Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Beverly Hospital location involves assisting with basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, focusing on personal needs, comfort and safety.

You will perform vital sign checks, measurements, specimen collection, and assist with daily activities and meals, while communicating observations to the RN and supporting a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and personal needs.
• Assist with delivery of patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform technical, therapeutic and administrative tasks as trained.
• Participate in a multi-skilled care team.
• Remain flexible to changes in patient needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Height/Weight

Oxygen saturation

Nurse observations

Specimen collection

Intake/Output

Personal care

Daily activities

Basic clinical procedures

Nutrition/room service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Description: If you are a caretaker at heart, consider joining the Beverly Hospital team as a Patient Care Technician under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide basic patient care activities in providing for the personal needs, comfort and safety of your patients.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Technician assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Examples of tasks to be completed

• Vital Signs
• Height and Weight
• Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Certification/License

• CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Every other weekend, every other holiday Pay Range: $19.50 - $26.24 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.