Patient Care Technician I, Full time, Days - AMG Hematology/Oncology - Morristown, NJ

Sky Lakes Medical Center; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to assist with essential patient care tasks, documentation, and medical procedures. This role involves working closely with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure a high standard of care. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma and have some experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 6 months prior healthcare experience with patient care preferred.
• Completion of Healthcare Provider Course within six months preferred.
• CCMA in PCT program related preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with obtaining and recording vital signs.
• Help patients with mobility and other patient care tasks.
• Document patient information, including vital signs and medical history.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Accountabilities: (including but not limited to)

• The essential function of this position includes assisting patients with obtaining and recording vital signs, weights and heights
• Assisting patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, accommodations as needed
• performing EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring if needed
• Taking patient histories, preparing examination rooms, and helping with minor medical procedures like wound care, vaccinations, and blood draws, if needed
• observing and reporting changes in patients' condition to the RN
• Examination rooms: Preparing examination rooms as needed
• Documentation: Documenting patient information and data, including vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, and temperature
• Supplies and equipment: Preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment
• Patient Care Technician must be willing and able to work with diverse group of patients, each with unique healthcare needs. They need to be attentive to detail and have excellent communication skills.
• maintaining phlebotomy equipment and inventory and all other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

• Full time, Days
• Monday-Friday
• 8:30am-4:30am

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS preferred upon hire; required within 3 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the Care Center.
• Completion of Healthcare Provider Course within six months preferred
• CCMA in PCT program related preferred

Relevant Experience:

• 6 months prior healthcare experience with patient care experience preferred.