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Job Requirements of Patient Care Technician:
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Employment Type:
Contractor
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Location:
Neptune City, NJ (Onsite)
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Patient Care Technician
Job Title: Patient Care Technician - Med Surg/Tele Unit
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3 x 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, holiday required, no on-call)
Role Overview:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists registered nurses in providing direct patient care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients. This role involves performing essential clinical tasks, patient assistance, and supporting the overall healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Welcome patients and verify identification bracelets.
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Prepare patients for assessment, physical exams, and procedures.
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Perform blood draws (intravenous or capillary) for patients of all ages using aseptic techniques.
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Conduct electrocardiograms (EKGs) as directed.
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Ensure the availability, functionality, and cleanliness of necessary equipment.
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Assist in patient transport within the facility.
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Help with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
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Maintain inventory and restock assigned areas.
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Prepare patient rooms for admission.
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Provide direct hygiene and comfort care, including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, and bed-making.
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Take and document vital signs, blood glucose tests, and other specimens as directed.
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Monitor and record daily patient weights, intake, and output.
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Ensure patient safety by promptly responding to call lights and reporting condition changes to the RN.
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Adapt care based on patient needs (age, culture, language, impairments, etc.) and communicate effectively with patients and caregivers.
Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
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Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certifications & Licensure:
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Required:
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Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification, which includes Phlebotomy, EKG, and Nursing Assistant training (theoretical & clinical) OR proof of completion of such a program.
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Skills & Experience:
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Required: Minimum 1+ year of experience as a PCT in a hospital setting.
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Preferred Skills: IV insertion, phlebotomy, and experience with EPIC electronic medical records.