Patient Care Technician

Job Title: Patient Care Technician
Location: Edison, NJ 08818 (Onsite)
Duration: 2+ Months (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Range: $22 - $27/hr. on W2
 
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Technician assists registered nurses in providing direct patient care by performing a variety of clinical and support functions to ensure patient comfort and safety.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome patients and verify identification bracelets for accuracy.
• Prepare patients for assessments, admissions, physical exams, and procedures.
• Draw intravenous or capillary blood samples using aseptic techniques, ensuring proper labeling and processing.
• Perform EKGs as directed by medical staff.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is clean, functional, and available.
• Assist in patient transport within the facility as needed.
• Aid patients with meal preparation and feeding as required.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies in assigned areas.
• Prepare patient rooms for admission, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Provide direct hygiene care such as bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.
• Take and document vital signs on admission, notifying the nurse of any abnormalities.
• Perform and record glucose finger sticks and other specimen collections as directed.
• Obtain and document daily patient weights, intake, and output.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and report any changes in patient condition to the nurse.
• Adapt care to meet the specific needs of diverse patient populations, considering age, culture, language, and sensory impairments.
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and medical personnel at appropriate levels.
• Maintain regular contact with medical center staff, patients, and visitors to facilitate care coordination.

 
Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.