Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - MICU (Shift varies)

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

Job summary

University Hospital, Newark is seeking a Certified Patient Care Technician to deliver safe, quality patient and family centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role works as part of a designated care team to achieve care goals and provides patient care aligned with developmental stage and cultural expectations.

The position requires CPR/BLS certification, English literacy, and a HS diploma.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by NHA or NCCT or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to lift/move patients; able to work with multiple patients.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in phlebotomy and EKG is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR/BLS

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.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affir...M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.