Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical, 32 hours/week, Evenings

Northeast Hospital Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with basic patient care under RN supervision. You will monitor vital signs, assist with daily activities, and help with nutrition and room service while providing compassionate support to patients and families.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math and reading skills, and BLS certification within 90 days. CNA certification is preferred but not required; on-site care across shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic math.
• Desire to help people or aspire to healthcare professions.
• Basic computer skills preferred and medical terminology helpful.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification is preferred but not required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs, height/weight, and oxygen saturation.
• Report unusual observations to the nurse.
• Collect specimens for analysis as directed.
• Record and measure intake/output; assist with daily activities.
• Perform basic clinical procedures under RN supervision.
• Assist with nutrition needs, room service, and meal setup.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Care

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Patient Care Technician will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Patient Care Technician assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Patient Care Technician must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Vital Signs Height and Weight Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and outputProviding patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

Certification/License:

CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire. *Every other weekend, every other holiday required.

Pay Range:

$19.50 - $26.24

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.