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Atlantic Health System

Patient Care Technician I - Per Diem, Variable Shift, Emergency Department, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

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What they do

An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.

$48,978 / year median in New Jersey

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Responsible for assisting doctors/nursing staff in ensuring that the basic needs of each patient are met. Daily tasks might include things like feeding and cleaning the patient or monitoring vital signs and health.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, dressing 2. Obtains and records vital signs, weights, and heights 3.
Assists patients with mobility:
ambulation, transfer, discharges and ROM activities 4. Performs post mortem care 5. Performs EKG's, phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring 6. Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to the RN 7. Maintains phlebotomy equipment and inventory 8. Other related duties as assigned.
Required:
1. HS Diploma or equivalent 2. BLS certification
Preferred:
1. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written 2. Patient, compassionate nature 3. Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and nurses 4. Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems