Patient Care Technician - Cardiac Medical Telemetry - Nights

Endeavor Health•Highland Park, NJ

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT), under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and according to established procedures, performs patient-care tasks and procedures that support the care, comfort, and safety of patients. The PCT provides age-appropriate care for patients on the assigned unit and supports Endeavor Health’s mission, vision, and values by helping deliver compassionate, excellent service. The role is based in the Cardiac Medical Telemetry department at Highland Park Hospital. It is full-time, on the night shift, with rotating weekends, and is listed as 32 hours. No prior experience is required. A current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association is required. Completion of an accredited CNA training course and at least one medical or surgical nursing clinical rotation are preferred. The PCT assists with patient interactions and hourly rounding; safe patient handling, ambulation, transfers, lifting, and repositioning; activities of daily living; admissions, discharges, and transfers; and patient procedures and treatments. The role includes measuring and documenting vital signs, weights, intake and output, and calorie counts; performing assigned procedures under nursing direction; collecting non-sterile specimens; and conducting point-of-care blood sugar testing under nursing direction. The PCT may also serve as a patient observer or sitter and perform unit support duties such as restocking, cleaning equipment, handling calls and records, and transporting supplies and specimens. The work involves sustained periods of normal mental, visual, and auditory attention and manual dexterity; interaction with patients and healthcare staff; and possible exposure to blood, body fluids, chemicals, and other hazards. The PCT must be able to work under pressure and perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift. Appropriate patient-movement equipment must be used for non-emergency transfers; in urgent situations, the PCT may need to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds. N95 masks, PAPR, and other PPE may be required when applicable. Basic computer skills are required.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States.
Current BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association.
No experience required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, prioritization, and the ability to receive and follow through on directions.
Demonstrate concern for and commitment to the welfare of patients and families.
Attend an in-depth orientation regarding patient-care skill tasks and observe applicable fire, safety, and patient experience standards.
Basic computer skills.
Use appropriate patient-movement equipment for non-emergency patient lifting and transfers.
Able to assist with lifting up to 50 pounds in an urgent event.
Able to perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift.
Able to work under pressure to meet patient-care needs.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course.
Completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

Interact with patients and visitors, answer call lights and phones, assist visitors, and perform purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients.
Assist with patient ambulation, transfers, lifting, and repositioning using safe patient-handling skills and equipment.
Provide basic care with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating and feeding, bedpan or urinal use, positioning, and bed making, under RN/LPN supervision.
Assist with room setup and patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; orient patients and families to the room and hospital; and transport or escort patients safely while keeping them updated.
Complete and document care activities, including ADLs, vital signs, weights, intake and output, and calorie counts, according to policy and procedure.
Explain and perform assigned procedures, including urinary catheter removal, ECGs, wound care, and dressing changes, under the direction of a nurse; notify appropriate personnel of patient responses or questions.
Collect non-sterile specimens, such as routine urinalysis and stool specimens, and perform point-of-care blood sugar testing under nursing direction.
Promote and maintain skin integrity by reporting patient problems to the appropriate team member.
Remain with patients as a care companion, sitter, or observer when requested by an RN or LPN to help maintain patient safety.
Support the nursing team through indirect care tasks, including restocking supplies and linens, cleaning equipment, answering and relaying telephone calls, filing and maintaining records, and retrieving or delivering supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results.
Follow patient and staff safety policies, fire and safety procedures, and patient experience standards.