Patient Care Technician - Direct Patient Support & Vitals

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a designated patient population under the supervision of registered nurses. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care, promote comfort and safety, and participate in care planning.

In this role you will collect vital signs, document findings, perform venipuncture and EKG as trained, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions from admission to discharge while improving patient

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age, safety, and education criteria.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, nurses, and health-care team.
• Show initiative to improve performance and opportunities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Engage in Unit/Department Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a designated patient population under the supervision of registered nurses. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care, promote comfort and safety, and participate in care planning.

In this role you will collect vital signs, document findings, perform venipuncture and EKG as trained, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions from admission to discharge while improving patient