Patient Care Technician - Float Pool- Old Bridge- PT Night

Hackensack Meridian Health•Old Bridge Township, NJ

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect care to a specific patient population as part of an interdisciplinary team. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the technician supports patient satisfaction, comfort, and safety; assists with patient-, unit-, and environment-related tasks; and participates in patient safety initiatives. The role serves a variety of complex patients and focuses on developing knowledge and skills while delivering age-appropriate care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs. The technician communicates with patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members about patient status and care provided. The role contributes to interdisciplinary care planning from admission through discharge, safe transitions, and unit or department performance-improvement activities. This is a part-time, night-shift position in the Float Pool at Old Bridge.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent GED program.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician program; a Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited nursing school; the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program; or equivalent medical-background experience such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, or Nursing Assistant.
Candidates who have not completed one of the listed programs but meet the other requirements may be considered for the HMH PCT Apprentice Program; successful completion of the program is required before transfer to the Patient Care Technician role.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Strong accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers, teamwork, commitment to ongoing education, and dedication to high-quality, patient-focused care and service.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience or certification in phlebotomy and checking EKGs, vital signs, and blood sugar.
At least one year of PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting, or eligibility for the HMH PCT Apprentice Program.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician who has completed a PCT program that includes theoretical and clinical training in phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing assistant coursework.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate patient care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria.
Support effective and safe patient outcomes through sound practice, judgment, and critical actions.
Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members about patient status and care provided.
Take initiative to improve job performance and identify or create opportunities to contribute beyond expected requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration on patient care plans from admission through discharge to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement activities.
Assist with patient-, unit-, and environment-related tasks and participate in patient safety initiatives.