Patient Care Technician I- Full Time, Days, 7am-7pm, Neuroscience, Overlook Medical Center-

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their conditions, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a compassionate nature, making a positive impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities including bathing and feeding.
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions to the RN.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer-based data management programs

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

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