Patient Care Technician I, Per Diem, Days - AMG Oncology and Med Specialty - Bridgewater, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Morristown is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with vital signs, mobility, and minor medical procedures. This per diem role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail while working with diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with obtaining and recording vital signs.
• Performing EKG's, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Documenting patient information and data.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• The essential functions 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:

• Per Diem, Days
• Monday-Friday
• 8:30am-4:30pm

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