• Patient Care Technician

    Hunterdon Health Care System (Flemington, NJ)


    Position Summary

    Performs patient care assistant responsibilities for patients as part of the nursing team. Performs collection of blood specimens and records Electrical impulses of the heart as ordered by a physician. Assists with general office/clerical functions on nursing units.

    Primary Position Responsibilities

    1. Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN

    2. Promotes Patient Safety

    3. Promotes and supports an organized work environment

    4. Preforms collection of blood specimens and EKG’s as ordered by the physician

    5. Preforms general office/clerical functions on the nursing units

    6. Other Duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    Required:

    High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Preferred:

    Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program

    Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

    Required:

    Minimum of 5 years Patient Care Tech Experience. Previous hospital experience as a nursing assistant or physician office experience. Phlebotomy experience.

    License, Registry or Certification:

    Required:

    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required or prior experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting. CPR certification is required. Crisis prevention Training (CPI) is required and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided by Hunterdon

    Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

    Required:

    Normal basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

     

    Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

     

    The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).