Patient Care Technician- Telemetry- Perth Amboy- PT-Night

Hackensack Meridian Health•Perth Amboy, NJ

3d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population, providing effective direct and indirect care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the technician supports patient satisfaction, comfort, and safety while assisting with patient-, unit-, and environment-related tasks and participating in patient safety initiatives. The role focuses on expanding knowledge and skills and caring for a variety of complex patients. The position is part-time and based in Telemetry in Perth Amboy, with a night schedule. The posted starting minimum rate is $20.68 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a relevant patient-care training program or equivalent medical-background experience. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP certification is required within 60 days of entering the position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician program; a Fundamentals of Nursing program at 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.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Strong accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Strong teamwork skills, dedication to ongoing education, and ability and passion to deliver high-quality care and service with a patient focus.
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.
CNA, CMA, or PCT certification from a program that includes theoretical and clinical training in phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing-assistant coursework.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care appropriate to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs of patients in the assigned service.
Support effective and safe patient outcomes through sound practice, judgment, and critical actions.
Communicate on an ongoing basis with patients, nursing colleagues, and other members of the health care team about patient status and care provided.
Take self-directed initiative to improve job performance, exceed expectations, and create opportunities to improve care.
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration on patients’ plans of care 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.