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

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

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support physicians and nursing staff by attending to the basic needs of patients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and performing basic medical tasks. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, detail-oriented, and a team player, with a high school diploma or equivalent required. EMT certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patient, compassionate nature.
• Ability to operate as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing.
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights.
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-based data management

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: Nights
• Salary Admin Plan: SER