Patient Care Technician - Per Diem

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental &  

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team in Atlantic City, NJ. You will assist patients with personal care, document observations, and participate in the plan of care under licensed supervision.

The role may involve collecting test specimens, performing limited laboratory tasks, and communicating effectively with clinicians. A compassionate, confidential approach and English proficiency are required, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• CPI training required within 1 year of hire, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees.
• Ability to speak and write English; bilingual preferred.
• At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience, or enrolled in nursing/PA program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Interpersonal skills required to communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs as part of the care team.
• Communicate observations and data to the Clinical Associate.
• Collect test specimens and document patient care activities.
• May perform limited laboratory services and quality control tasks.
• Support customers in a friendly, confidential, respectful manner.

Skills

English language

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.

This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services, including patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing, instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording, and reporting test results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.

The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

Qualifications

Education: High School degree or equivalent required.

Certification: American Heart Association BLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role.

Experience: Ability to speak and write English Language required. Bilingual preferred. At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school or physician assistant program. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members.

Other Skills: Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Work Environment

Potential exposure to hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.

Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Non-Discrimination Policy

AtlantiCare will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older. AtlantiCare will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29:30.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to nursing unit leadership. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Benefits

At AtlantiCare, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.