Patient Care Technician I - Per-Diem, Days, 8 AM - 4 PM, Outpatient Oncology Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for supporting physicians and nursing staff by assisting with direct patient care, maintaining a safe and welcoming clinical environment, and ensuring patients receive exceptional service throughout their visit. This role combines hands-on patient care with clinical and unit support responsibilities in a busy outpatient oncology practice.
Requirements
- Utilize the electronic medical record and other clinical information systems accurately.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and the multidisciplinary oncology team to provide outstanding patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, height, and weight.
- Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and infusion appointments.
- Assist with patient mobility and safely transport patients as needed.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and phlebotomy within scope of practice.
- Retrieve blood products from the Blood Bank in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare infusion chairs, equipment, and treatment areas between patient visits.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
- Stock clinical supplies and assist with inventory management.
- Utilize the electronic medical record and other clinical information systems accurately.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, and the multidisciplinary oncology team to provide outstanding patient care.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
