Patient Care Technician I, Per Diem, Variable Shift, AMG Pediatrics- Scotch Plains, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Scotch Plains (NJ); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care in our care center. The role involves assisting patients with vital signs, measurements, mobility, and basic procedures as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing examination rooms, documenting patient data, and communicating changes to the RN. BLS certification is preferred and CCMA coursework may be advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist patients with obtaining and recording vital signs, weights and heights.
• Assist patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, accommodations as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs and blood glucose monitoring if needed.

Connaissances

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

CCMA Certification

Healthcare Provider Course

Outils

BLS Certification

Description du poste

Days & Shifts

Variable. Saturdays as needed.

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.

Required

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

Preferred

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