Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - SICU

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Certified Patient Care Technician to provide safe and compassionate patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the care team in achieving patient and family goals while maintaining thorough documentation.

Required are English literacy, a High School diploma or equivalent, and CPR/BLS certification. Phlebotomy and EKG skills are valued to enhance patient safety and care delivery.

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 Certified.
• Phlebotomy, EKG and any other skills and abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient/family focused care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve patient/family goals.
• Document care according to policy and procedure.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to organize activities of mult

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR/BLS Certified

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.

The competent practice of the Patient Care Technician is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient safety, patient/family satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented as dictated by policy and procedure. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) conducts her/himself according to the behavioral expectations articulated for this role.

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