Patient Care Technician - Outpatient Surgery
About The Position
Patient Care Technicians at Middlesex Health provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. In Outpatient Surgery, the role supports a diverse patient population across pre-operative care, inpatient and outpatient recovery, and same-day orthopedic surgical recovery in a specialized orthopedic unit. PCTs are members of the Surgical Services team and work with nurses, providers, patients, families, and designated support persons to promote a safe, seamless surgical experience. They help patients prepare for procedures and support recovery and discharge. The environment is dynamic, requiring flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to changing patient needs, assignments, and department priorities while supporting different care areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a patient care environment, such as as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assistant, nursing student, or pre-Physician Assistant student.
- Demonstrated accountability, organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and effective communication.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience.
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT).
- Experience caring for patients across multiple clinical settings or collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centered care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Support patients across pre-operative care, inpatient and outpatient recovery, and same-day orthopedic surgical recovery.
- Help patients prepare for procedures and support their recovery and discharge.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, providers, patients, families, and designated support persons.
- Adapt to changing assignments and department priorities, support different care areas, and assist colleagues across Surgical Services.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Shift differentials
- Continuing education assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan relief
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Family medical leave
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Education Level
High school or GED
