PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN- MED/SURG- PERTH AMBOY- F/T- DAY

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a full-time Patient Care Technician in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. You will provide essential patient care, ensuring safety and effective outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient-focused care and the ability to adapt to changing needs. This position requires a high school diploma and completion of a recognized medical program.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized CNA, Medical Assistant, PCT program, or equivalent medical experience.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tailored to physical and psychosocial needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Accountability

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Blood sugar testing

Job description

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN- MED/SURG- PERTH AMBOY- F/T- DAY

Apply now to join RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, as a full-time Patient Care Technician on the day shift. Requisition # 2025-163949.

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives, and we support each other to succeed. We foster a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, emphasizing community service and continuous improvement. Join us in transforming healthcare and leading positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care tailored to physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related needs.
• Ensure effective and safe patient outcomes through professional judgment and critical actions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and the healthcare team regarding patient status and care.
• Take initiative to exceed job expectations, improve performance, and create opportunities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning from admission to discharge for seamless care transition.
• Engage in unit/department performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of a recognized CNA, Medical Assistant, PCT program, or equivalent medical experience (e.g., EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant).
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing needs, and demonstrate accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and patient-focused care.

Preferred:

• Experience or certification in phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, or blood sugar testing.
• At least one year of hospital PCT or CNA experience or eligibility for the HMH PCT apprenticeship program.
• Completion of a PCT program including Phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing assistant courses.

Certifications

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 60 days of hire.

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