Patient Care Technician (PCT) Workforce Development Training Program (External)

Centrastate Healthcare System, Inc; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Freehold is seeking Patient Care Technicians (PCT) for a full-time paid training program culminating in a National PCT certification. This role provides skilled patient care, supports daily activities, and requires a commitment to a minimum of one year of employment. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and must hold a high school diploma and BLS certification.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required upon hire.
• No previous experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals.
• Performs basic nursing care and assists patients with daily activities.
• Collects specimens and performs bedside monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Overview

ThePCT Workforce Development Training Programincludes classroom learning, clinical hands-on training, while being a full-time PAID employment at CentraState Medical Center. To be considered for the program, you must first interview and be hired as an employee. After 1 year, employees are eligible to sit for the National PCT certification test. Payrate: $22/hour plus shift differential! Our next program begins in late August

Interested in becoming a PCT? Follow these easy steps:

1. Submit your resume
2. Attend our Information Session
3. Interview
4. Job Shadow
5. Accept your offer
6. Complete our training and begin your PCT career at CentraState!

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Applicants must attend an information session outlining the program overview, curriculum, requirements and job outlook
• No previous experience necessary
• Commitment to minimum of One (1) year of Full-Time employment. (Three 12 hour shifts [7-7:30] per week, including alternating weekends and holidays)

• BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required upon hire

Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals by performing assigned duties and services required to deliver quality patient care. Provides basic nursing care and assists patient with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient’s individual need.
• Accurately checks exterior of code cart each shift.
• Affirms the patient’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Collects and labels specimens without error.
• Accurately performs bedside glucose monitoring, and calibration of Accucheck and enters data.
• Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
• Retrieves blood from the Blood Bank.
• Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
• Performs post mortem care.
• Follows CentraState policy regarding restraint application, documentation and observation.
• Always answers patient call lights in a timely manner.
• Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: bathing, feeding, diversional activity) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Properly performs electrocardiograms.
• Provides partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients.
• Accurately performs simple wound care and ostomy care.
• Accurately collects and documents patient data (TPR, I&O, specimen collection, height and weight) utilizing learned technical skills under the direction of the RN. Accurately documents patient data and comfort rounds in Wellsoft system.
• Correctly makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Notifies nurse immediately for patient’s complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
• Assists with the elimination needs of the patient while providing privacy and dignity.
• Performs rounding as per guidelines.
• Correctly feeds patients.
• Performs tasks to maintain patient mobility.
• Accurately maintains feeding tubes.
• Accurately performs incentive spirometry and pulse oximetry.
• Accurately obtains and documents temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressure.
• Accurately measures and documents intake and output.
• Reports patient intake and output to nurse.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• PCT training provided by CentraState’s Nursing Education & Professional Development team
• Commitment to minimum of One (1) year of Full-Time employment. (Three 12 hour shifts [7-7:30] per week, including alternating weekends and holidays)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only) required upon hire.
• Glucose certifications are provided by CentraState during orientation.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Physical Demands

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $19.50 – 31.20 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At CentraState Healthcare System, we welcome and promote the diversity of our employee family! Each unique person contributes to the overall success of this organization. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment of professionalism and respect for personal differences.

CentraState Healthcare System, is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and, therefore, abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional orientation, national origin or nationality, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, ancestry, marital status.