patient care technician apprentice

ThedaCare

<div><p><b>Why ThedaCare?</b></p><p></p><p>
Living A Life Inspired!</p><p></p><p>
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.</p><p></p><p>
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you&rsquo;re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.</p><p></p><p>
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness &ndash;</p><ul><li>
Lifestyle Engagement<ul><li>
e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Access &amp; Affordability<ul><li>
e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>
About ThedaCare!</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Summary :</b></h2>
Through partnership with high schools, the Patient Care Technician-Youth Apprentice (PCT-YA) position allows students to perform regular schoolwork and obtain classroom and hands on training in the healthcare field. Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the PCT-YA performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.<p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description:</b></h2><p>
Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.</li><li>
Checks patients&rsquo; vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.</li><li>
Provides compassionate care and listens to patients&rsquo; concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.</li><li>
Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.</li><li>
Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.</li><li>
Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.</li><li>
Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).</li><li>
Obtains and reports patient intake and output.</li><li>
Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.</li><li>
Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers</li><li>
Works with assigned leader to fulfill program requirements and documents learning outcomes</li></ul><p></p><p>
Qualifications:</p><ul><li>
Must be a high school junior or senior student and be at least 16 years of age</li><li>
Must have approval from school to enter the youth apprenticeship program</li><li>
Interest in healthcare field preferred</li><li>
American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)</li></ul><p></p><p>
Qualities:</p><ul><li>
Ability to support, advance and live our mission and evidence of such:<ul><li>
Mission &ndash; Our reason for Being - To advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best life</li></ul></li><li>
Ability to support, advance and work toward our vision and evidence of such.<ul><li>
Vision - Who we Aspire to be - To be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every day</li></ul></li><li>
Commitment to and evidence of demonstrating our guiding principles.</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Scheduled Weekly Hours:</b></h2>
8<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Scheduled FTE:</b></h2>
0.2<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Location:</b></h2>
ThedaCare Medical Center - Shawano - Shawano,Wisconsin<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Overtime Exempt:</b></h2>
Yes<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Worker Shift Details:</b></h2>
Variable</div><p></p>

Patient Care Technician - Youth Apprentice

Hackensack Meridian Health

<div><div>Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</div><div><br>
A day in the life of a Patient Care Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</li><li>
Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions</li><li>
Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</li><li>
Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities</li><li>
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</li><li>
Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities. Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</li><li>
Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</li><li>
Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.</li><li>
Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit</li><li>
Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</li><li>
Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients</li><li>
Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</li><li>
Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</li><li>
Performs EKG for patients as directed.</li><li>
Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</li><li>
Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</li><li>
Assists in the transport of patients to departments or units upon request.</li><li>
Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</li><li>
Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</li><li>
Ensures the room environment is prepared for admission.</li><li>
Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</li><li>
Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</li><li>
Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</li><li>
Provides post mortem care</li><li>
Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</li><li>
Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</li><li>
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</li><li>
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</li><li>
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>
High School Diploma or Equivalent</li><li>
Completion of one of the following:</li><li><ul><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or</li><li>
Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or</li><li>
HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program</li><li>
Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant.</li></ul></li></ul><p>
Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.
</p><ul><li>The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required</li><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire</li><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul><div>
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!</div></div>

Patient Care Technician - Intermediate Care - Per Diem Night

<div><div>Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</b></div><div>
1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</div><div>
2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.</div><div>
3. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</div><div>
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</div><div>
5. Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</div><div>
6. Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.</div><div>
7. Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</div><div>
8. Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</div><div>
9. Performs EKG for patients as directed.</div><div>
10. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</div><div>
11. Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</div><div>
12. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</div><div>
13. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</div><div>
14. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</div><div>
15. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</div><div>
16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</div><div>
17. Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</div><div>
18. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</div><div>
19. Provides post mortem care</div><div>
20. Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</div><div>
21. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</div><div>
22. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</div><div>
23. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</div><div>
24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></div><ul><li>
1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.</li><li>
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></div><ul><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></div><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!</div></div>

Patient Care Technician - Telemetry - Bayshore - FT Days

<div><div>Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.</div><div><b><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</b></div><div>
1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</div><div>
2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.</div><div>
3. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</div><div>
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</div><div>
5. Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</div><div>
6. Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.</div><div>
7. Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</div><div>
8. Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</div><div>
9. Performs EKG for patients as directed.</div><div>
10. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</div><div>
11. Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</div><div>
12. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</div><div>
13. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</div><div>
14. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</div><div>
15. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</div><div>
16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</div><div>
17. Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</div><div>
18. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</div><div>
19. Provides post mortem care</div><div>
20. Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</div><div>
21. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</div><div>
22. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</div><div>
23. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</div><div>
24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</div><div><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></div><ul><li>
1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.</li><li>
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></div><ul><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></div><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!</div></div>

Patient Care Technician - Bayshore - Telemetry - Full Time Nights

Patient Care Technician - Bayshore - Med/Surg - Per Diem Days

<div><p>Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.</p><p><br>
1. Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</p><p>
2. Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions 3. Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</p><p>
4. Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities</p><p>
5. Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</p><p>
6. Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities</p><p></p><p><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</p><p>
1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</p><p>
2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures.</p><p>
3. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</p><p>
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</p><p>
5. Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</p><p>
6. Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.</p><p>
7. Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</p><p>
8. Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</p><p>
9. Performs EKG for patients as directed.</p><p>
10. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</p><p>
11. Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</p><p>
12. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</p><p>
13. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</p><p>
14. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</p><p>
15. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</p><p>
16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</p><p>
17. Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</p><p>
18. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</p><p>
19. Provides postmortem care</p><p>
20. Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</p><p>
21. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</p><p>
22. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</p><p>
23. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</p><p>
24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</p><p><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></p><ul><li>
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.</li><li>
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul><p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></p><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
Medical Office Assistant Certification.</li></ul></div>

Patient Care Technician - Oncology - PT Days with Benefits (7am-3:30)

<div><p>Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian <i>Health</i> we help our patients live better, healthier lives &mdash; and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It&rsquo;s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.</p><p><br>
1. Provide patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service</p><p>
2. Provide for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions</p><p>
3. Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status and rendered care</p><p>
4. Take self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities</p><p>
5. Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care</p><p>
6. Participate in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Specific Job Functions may include but not limited to:</b></p><p>
1. Welcomes patients and checks for proper identification bracelets.</p><p>
2. Prepares the patient for assessment/admission, physical examination and procedures. 3. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.</p><p>
4. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients on the unit.</p><p>
5. Obtains clinical data, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, O2 saturation and documents findings in patient record and notifies RN immediately of abnormal results.</p><p>
6. Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques, assure appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput of patients.</p><p>
7. Performs venipuncture for laboratory tests</p><p>
8. Demonstrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling, and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time: always correctly labels type of specimen collected, including patients name and room number.</p><p>
9. Performs EKG for patients as directed.</p><p>
10. Assures the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all necessary equipment. Checks and maintains code cart, O2, and other emergency medical equipment as directed.</p><p>
11. Applies bandages, slings, compression boots and hypothermia blankets according to standard as directed by RN.</p><p>
12. Assists in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.</p><p>
13. Assists with preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals/ or fed as needed.</p><p>
14. Checks inventory of assigned area and restocks as directed.</p><p>
15. Ensures room environment is prepared for admission.</p><p>
16. Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making.</p><p>
17. Assists the patients with dressing/undressing and placing patient belongings in the appropriate bag labeled with completed property checklist. Monitors the return of clothing to family of patient.</p><p>
18. Performs and documents glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens as directed.</p><p>
19. Provides post mortem care</p><p>
20. Obtains and documents patient weights and observes and documents patient's intake and output.</p><p>
21. Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in the patient's condition.</p><p>
22. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs not limited to (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)</p><p>
23. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.</p><p>
24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.</p><p><b><br>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</b></p><ul><li>
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.</li><li>
Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.</li><li>
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.</li></ul><p><b>
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred</li><li>
At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.</li><li>
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.</li></ul><p><b>
Licenses and Certifications Required:</b></p><ul><li>
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.</li></ul></div>

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