Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - CTICU

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) (Inpatient) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.The competent practice of the Patient Care Technician is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient safety, patient/family satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented as dictated by policy and procedure. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) conducts her/himself according to the behavioral expectations articulated for this role.

Requirements

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients
• High School graduate or equivalent
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Required skills include phlebotomy, and any other skills and abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse
• member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals
• Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations
• The competent practice of the Patient Care Technician is evidenced by patient/family goal achievement, patient safety, patient/family satisfaction, and care and services that are thoroughly documented as dictated by policy and procedure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees