Patient Observer - Full Time Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient observation and daily care in a hospital setting. The role requires staying mobile, standing for extended periods, and adherence to isolation precautions to ensure patient and staff safety.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and prefer previous hospital experience or related healthcare training. BLS certification is typically required prior to patient observation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to stay mobile and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in environments with isolation precautions.

Skills

Mobility

Standing ability

Isolation precautions

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth 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. 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.