Patient Care Technician I- Full Time, Days, 7am-7pm, Med/Tele Surgical, Overlook Medical Center

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities and monitoring vital signs to ensure quality care. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and strong interpersonal skills, with EMT certification being a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• EMT or nursing assistant certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities including bathing and feeding.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Data management proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for assisting doctors/nursing staff in ensuring that the basic needs of each patient are met. Daily tasks might include things like feeding and cleaning the patient or monitoring vital signs and health.


Principal Accountabilities:


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

Qualifications

Required:
1. HS Diploma or equivalent


Preferred:
1. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
2. Patient, compassionate nature
3. Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and nurses
4. Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems

5. EMT certification and/or nursing assistant certification a plus

Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 18.500000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 27.580000
• Assignment Category: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 36
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: SER