Patient Care Technician I, Full Time, Days, AMG Family Medicine, Martinsville, NJ

Atlantic Health System • Bridgewater Township, NJ

110d

About The Position

The essential function of this position includes assisting patients with obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and heights. The Patient Care Technician will assist patients with mobility, including ambulation, transfer, and accommodations as needed. They will perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitoring if needed. Additionally, the role involves taking patient histories, preparing examination rooms, and helping with minor medical procedures like wound care, vaccinations, and blood draws, if needed. The technician will observe and report changes in patients' conditions to the RN and will be responsible for preparing examination rooms as needed. Documentation of patient information and data, including vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, and temperature, is also a key responsibility. The technician must prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment. The Patient Care Technician must be willing and able to work with a diverse group of patients, each with unique healthcare needs, and must be attentive to detail and possess excellent communication skills. They will also maintain phlebotomy equipment and inventory and perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BLS preferred upon hire; required within 3 months of hire
• 6 months prior healthcare experience with patient care experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the Care Center
• Completion of Healthcare Provider Course within six months preferred
• CCMA in PCT program related preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and heights
• Assisting patients with mobility: ambulation, transfer, accommodations as needed
• Performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose monitoring if needed
• Taking patient histories and preparing examination rooms
• Helping with minor medical procedures like wound care, vaccinations, and blood draws if needed
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' condition to the RN
• Documenting patient information and data, including vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, and temperature
• Preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment
• Maintaining phlebotomy equipment and inventory
• Performing all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED