Patient Care Tech - Mother Baby/OB - Per Diem
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, United States
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Description
As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting test results to clinicians (including critical values), and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.
The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Qualifications
Education:
High School degree or equivalent required.
Certification:
BLS from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire or transfer. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role.
Experience:
Ability to speak and write English is required. Bilingual preferred. At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrollment in a nursing school or physician assistant program. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, prioritization, problem‑solving, and good judgment. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents will be trained and required to attain proficiency within 30‑60 days from hire.
Performance Expectations
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department‑specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Work Environment
Potential for exposure to hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including infectious disease, blood‑borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Requires reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department‑specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to nursing unit leadership.
Total Rewards
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market‑competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being of our team members. We offer comprehensive benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Description
As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting test results to clinicians (including critical values), and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.
The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Qualifications
Education:
High School degree or equivalent required.
Certification:
BLS from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire or transfer. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role.
Experience:
Ability to speak and write English is required. Bilingual preferred. At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrollment in a nursing school or physician assistant program. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, prioritization, problem‑solving, and good judgment. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents will be trained and required to attain proficiency within 30‑60 days from hire.
Performance Expectations
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department‑specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Work Environment
Potential for exposure to hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including infectious disease, blood‑borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Requires reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department‑specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to nursing unit leadership.
Total Rewards
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market‑competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being of our team members. We offer comprehensive benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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