Patient Care Technician - Full Time

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Excellent health insurance

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Disability coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision. The role includes helping with personal care, contributing to the plan of care, and communicating observations to the Clinical Associate.

The technician may perform Limited Laboratory Services, collect specimens, monitor quality control, and report results while maintaining patient confidentiality and teamwork in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees.
• English speaking and writing ability required; bilingual preferred.
• At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school or physician assistant program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; skill required within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care under supervision of licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with personal care needs and participate in the plan of care.
• Communicate observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.
• Collect test specimens as directed and document activities.
• Possibly perform Limited Laboratory Services including specimen preparation, processing, QC, instrument checks, reporting results and maintaining competency.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect in interactions with customers and team members.

Skills

Bilingual English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and good judgment

Communication with team

Education

High School degree or equivalent

BLS certification

CPI training (within 1 year)

Job description

Role Description

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.

The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.

The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting test results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.

The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: High School degree or equivalent required.
• Certification: American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees.
• Experience: Ability to speak and write English required; bilingual preferred.
• Experience: At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school or physician assistant program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members.
• Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; skill required within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Work Environment

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking Approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Non-Discrimination Policy

AtlantiCare will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older. AtlantiCare will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29:30.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer