Patient Care Technician, Medical/Surgical Services - D Green

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

11h

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician (Certified) position is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Technician (Certified) is a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. Patient care is provided congruent with the patient/family developmental stage and cultural expectations.

Requirements

• Certified as a Patient Care Technician by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or equivalent
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to lift/move patients with or without reasonable accommodations
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize the activities of multiple patients
• High School graduate or equivalent
• CPR/BLS Certified
• Required skills include phlebotomy, EKG and any other skills and abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• delivery of safe, quality patient/family focused care and services
• collaborates with team members in achieving goals

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED