Jersey Shore University Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Wall Township, NJ
Hospitals

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.

  • Function as a caregiver for a specific patient population to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Provide effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.
  • Promote patient satisfaction, comfort, and safety under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse.
  • Assist with a variety of patient, unit, and environment-related tasks.
  • Participate in patient safety initiatives.
  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician program, or Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, or equivalent medical background experience (e.g., EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant).
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
  • Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of patients and their caregivers.
  • Exceptional focus on teamwork and dedication to ongoing education.
  • Ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus.
  • Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs, and blood sugar.
  • At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.
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