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

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a Certified Patient Care Technician dedicated to delivering safe, quality patient- and family-centered care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will work as part of a care team, collaborating with colleagues to meet patient goals and provide culturally informed care.

Requirements include PCT certification (NHA/NCCT or equivalent), English literacy, CPR/BLS, and the ability to lift/move patients with accommodations as needed.

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

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR/BLS

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduate 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. Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.