Patient Care Technician, Patient Care Services Float Pool - Per Diem

University Hospital, Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospital, Newark is looking for a Patient Care Technician (Certified) responsible for delivering quality patient and family-focused care. This role requires collaboration with a care team and documentation of health services.

Qualifications include certification as a Patient Care Technician, effective interpersonal skills, and the capability to perform phlebotomy and EKG procedures. Candidates must be high school graduates and possess CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by NHA or NCCT or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations.
• CPR/BLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, quality patient/family focused care under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with team members in achieving patient care goals.
• Document care and services as dictated by policy and procedure.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to organize activities

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

The competent practice of the Patient Care Technician is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient safety, patient/family satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented as dictated by policy and procedure. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) conducts her/himself according to the behavioral expectations articulated for this role.

Qualifications

Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent. Ability to read and write English. Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients. High School graduate or equivalent. CPR/BLS Certified. Required skills include phlebotomy, EKG and any other skills and abilities needed.