Patient Observer - Float Pool- Bayshore - PD Nights

BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. In this hospital setting, you will support patient care activities, assist nursing staff, and help ensure patient safety and comfort.

Required: high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification, with the ability to move with patients and work in isolation precautions. Prior hospital experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to stay mobile and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in isolation precautions.
• Preferred hospital experience such as patient care technician or nursing assistant roles.

Skills

Mobility

Standing for long periods

Isolation precautions

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

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 help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• The ability to stay mobile according to the patients' movement including the ability to stand for periods of time.
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Nurse Aide Training, or current Nursing/Psychology student are all preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required prior to performing patient observation.