Patient Care Technician - General Rehab - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver high-quality care to patients under nurse supervision. The role involves direct care responsibilities and participation in safety initiatives, focusing on patient satisfaction. Applicants should have a high school diploma and completion of relevant training programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program is required.
• Ability to learn quickly and focus on patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Function as a caregiver for specific patient populations.
• Assist with patient safety initiatives and comfort.
• Collaborate effectively with registered nursing staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Patient Focus

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.It’salso about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) is a major component of JFK one of the most comprehensive health care networks in New Jersey . Licensed by the state of New Jersey as a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Hospital, the Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is accredited by both the Joint Commission and Committee on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Program, Inpatient Rehabilitation Adult Brain Injury Specialty Program, Stroke Specialty Program, Interdisciplinary Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Adult Brain Injury Specialty Program, and Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services. JFK Johnson offers 94 inpatient beds in a separately licensed hospital that is attached to JFK Medical Center.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant program
  • Patient Care Technician program
  • Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing.
  • HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program
  • Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant will be accepted
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar.
• At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical AssistantorPatient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification (must be obtained by completion of onboarding)

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!