Patient Care Technician, Critical Care Services - MICU

University Hospital•Newark, NJ

8d•Onsite

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 under the direction of a Professional Registered Nurse
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