Patient Care Technician I - Vital Signs & Mobility Support

Atlantic Health System; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a patient care assistant to support doctors and nursing staff in meeting the basic needs of patients. The role involves daily tasks such as feeding, bathing, and assisting with mobility, along with monitoring vital signs and performing EKGs and phlebotomy as required.

The position emphasizes observation and timely reporting of changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse, with additional duties as assigned to ensure comprehensive patient 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 is seeking a patient care assistant to support doctors and nursing staff in meeting the basic needs of patients. The role involves daily tasks such as feeding, bathing, and assisting with mobility, along with monitoring vital signs and performing EKGs and phlebotomy as required.

The position emphasizes observation and timely reporting of changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse, with additional duties as assigned to ensure comprehensive patient care.