Patient Care Technician — Caring Frontline Care Partner

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 37,440 - 49,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness program

Voluntary benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the care team in Atlantic City. The role supports direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision, including specimen collection and data documentation.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, documenting observations, and participating in the care plan, while ensuring confidentiality and patient respect. The position may involve limited laboratory tasks and requires strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• CPI training within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• English speaking and writing required; bilingual preferred.
• At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience or enrolled in nursing/PA program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with team.
• Flexibility, prioritization, problem-solving, good judgment.
• Clinical Applications proficiency; skill expected within 30–60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with personal care needs and participate in the plan of care.
• Document observations and data collection for the Clinical Associate.
• Collect specimens as directed and perform related procedures per established protocols.
• May perform limited laboratory services, including specimen processing, quality control, instrument checks, and reporting results.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Data collection

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

CPR/AED certification

CPI training within 1 year

Tools

Clinical Applications

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the care team in Atlantic City. The role supports direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision, including specimen collection and data documentation.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, documenting observations, and participating in the care plan, while ensuring confidentiality and patient respect. The position may involve limited laboratory tasks and requires strong English communication.