Patient Care Technician I: Compassionate Vital Signs

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Parental/Adoption Leave

On-site childcare

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support doctors and nurses in meeting patients’ basic needs. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with mobility and post-discharge support.

In this role you join a collaborative team across multiple centers in New Jersey, including Morristown and Summit facilities. Strong communication and compassion are valued, with opportunities for growth within a leading nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing.
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities.
• Performs post mortem care.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN.
• Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Team player

Data management

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support doctors and nurses in meeting patients’ basic needs. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and help with mobility and post-discharge support.

In this role you join a collaborative team across multiple centers in New Jersey, including Morristown and Summit facilities. Strong communication and compassion are valued, with opportunities for growth within a leading nonprofit health system.