Patient Care Technician, Family Health Services - Mother/Baby

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

6d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) 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.
CPR/BLS Certified.
Phlebotomy skills.
EKG skills.
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.
Collaboration with team members in achieving goals as a member of a designated care team.
Providing patient care congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.
Documenting care and services thoroughly as dictated by policy and procedure.
Conducting oneself according to the behavioral expectations articulated for this role.