Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - I Blue, Cardiac Stepdown

University Hospital, Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital, Newark is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician (Inpatient) to support a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital setting. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centered care and assist with clinical tasks.

Responsibilities include documentation, patient mobility, and collaboration with the care team to meet patient goals. AHA-BLS is required and phlebotomy duties are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by NHA or NCCT or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Phlebotomy skills and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient/family-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve patient goals.
• Document care and services per hospital policy and procedure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

English literacy

Multi-patient coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) (Inpatient) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

The competent practice of the Patient Care Technician is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient safety, patient/family satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented as dictated by policy and procedure. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) conducts her/himself according to the behavioral expectations articulated for this role.

Qualifications

Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent. Ability to read and write English. Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients. High School graduate or equivalent. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Required skills include phlebotomy, and any other skills and abilities needed.