Preop & Recovery Patient Care Technician

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our care team. Under RN supervision, you will perform direct and indirect patient care, promote safety and comfort, and participate in interdisciplinary patient care planning from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, drawing blood, performing EKGs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship or equivalent medical background experience.
• AHA BLS for Health Care Providers within 60 days of start.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred.
• At least 1 year PCT/CNA hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care based on age, safety and education needs.
• Take vitals, document findings, notify RN of abnormal results.
• Perform venipuncture and collect specimens as directed.
• Perform EKGs and assist with routines and treatments as assigned.
• Support patient comfort, safety, and daily activities; maintain environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our care team. Under RN supervision, you will perform direct and indirect patient care, promote safety and comfort, and participate in interdisciplinary patient care planning from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, drawing blood, performing EKGs, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.