Atlantic Health System - Pequannock Township, NJ
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time
Pequannock Township, NJ
501-1,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at Chilton Medical Center involves providing essential support to patients in the Emergency Room. The PCT assists with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure patient comfort and safety during their stay.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights.
- Assists patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, discharges, and ROM activities.
- Performs post mortem care.
- Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN.
- Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- BLS Certification.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Patient, compassionate nature.
- Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and nurses.
- Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems.
- Prior Patient Care Tech or EMT experience.
