Patient Care Technician I — Vital Signs, Mobility & Care

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in meeting the basic needs of patients. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping with mobility under RN supervision.

The position requires good interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to use computer-based data systems. This on-site role supports a team-oriented healthcare environment within Atlantic Health System.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Patient compassion

Computer data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is seeking a patient care assistant to support physicians and nursing staff in meeting the basic needs of patients. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping with mobility under RN supervision.

The position requires good interpersonal skills, teamwork, and the ability to use computer-based data systems. This on-site role supports a team-oriented healthcare environment within Atlantic Health System.