Patient Care Technician - Egg Harbor Township Surgery Center - Full Time Days

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Associate performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Associate is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The Associate regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Associate assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent; ability to read, speak, and write English.
BLS certified within six months of hire.
Six to nine months healthcare experience (patient care experience preferred)
Knowledge of medical terminology
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members
Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Nice To Haves

patient care experience

Responsibilities

Performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
Assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care.
Regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.
Collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
Assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
Works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.