Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - MICU

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to assist with safe, quality patient and family-focused care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will be part of a care team, collaborating to achieve goals and adapt care to each patient’s developmental stage and cultural needs.

Required certifications include CPR/BLS and PCT credentials from NHA or NCCT, along with phlebotomy and EKG skills.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by NHA or NCCT or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• CPR/BLS certification; phlebotomy and EKG skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient/family focused care under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with the designated care team to achieve goals.
• Provide care aligned with patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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