Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - MICU

University Hospital, Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital, Newark seeks a Certified Patient Care Technician to deliver safe, compassionate care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will be part of a designated care team, supporting patients and families at the bedside in alignment with developmental and cultural needs.

The role requires NHA/NCCT certification, CPR/BLS, and strong communication, organizational, and phlebotomy/EKG skills.

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.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy and EKG skills included; other patient-care abilities may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient and family-focused care under RN direction.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve goals and adapt to developmental and cultural needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Patient care coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) 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.

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. CPR/BLS Certified. Required skills include phlebotomy, EKG and any other skills and abilities needed.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmp... Actually I see: "Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.