Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - MICU

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital seeks a Certified Patient Care Technician to deliver safe, patient-focused care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will be part of a designated care team and collaborate with teammates to meet patient goals while respecting developmental stages and cultural expectations.

Required certifications include NHA/NCCT PCT, CPR/BLS, and the ability to perform phlebotomy and EKG. This role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate, high-quality support for patients and

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by NHA or NCCT or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Phlebotomy, EKG and related clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient/family focused care under RN direction.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve patient goals.
• Provide care aligned with patient/family developmental stage and culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Patient lifting

Organizational skills

CPR/BLS

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School diploma

PCT certification (NHA/NCCT)

Job description

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. Affirmaitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb .