Patient Care Technician I: Vital Signs, Mobility & Basic Care

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking an compassionate aide to support doctors and nursing staff by meeting the basic needs of patients. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help ensure a safe, clean environment.

The role involves assisting with mobility, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, recording measurements, and reporting changes to the RN. A flexible, patient-first approach and teamwork are essential to deliver quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing
• Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights
• Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities
• Performs post mortem care
• Performs EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN
• Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking an compassionate aide to support doctors and nursing staff by meeting the basic needs of patients. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help ensure a safe, clean environment.

The role involves assisting with mobility, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, recording measurements, and reporting changes to the RN. A flexible, patient-first approach and teamwork are essential to deliver quality care.