Patient Care Technician / PCT ER

Westwood, New Jersey

Employer: Ardent Health Services
Industry: Nursing Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview

Join our team as a night shift , full-time , Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Westwood, NJ.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .

Your team is bigger than your department:
  • Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
  • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and check for proper identification bracelets.
  • Assist the patient to undress as needed preparing the patient for assessment, admission, physical examination and/or procedures.
  • Draw intravenous or capillary blood from patients, assuring appropriate labeling and processing of specimens to expedite throughput.
  • Label specimens in the presence of the patient.
  • Take and record vital signs of patients on admission and as indicated by the professional nurse.
  • Document vital signs accordingly on appropriate flow sheets, notify the RN of results.
  • Place EMT backboards and other equipment in the appropriate storage place.
  • Perform EKGs on patients complaining of chest pain within 10 minutes of arrival. Perform other EKGs are requested by the physician or professional nurse.
  • Perform and document glucose finger sticks and collect other specimens as directed; promptly forward specimens to the lab for processing to avoid delays in throughput.
  • Obtain and document patient weights as requested.
  • Assure the presence, functionality and cleanliness of all ED equipment.
  • Assist in the transport of patient to departments or units upon request.
  • Routinely check inventory of assigned area and restock as necessary, inclusive of code carts.
  • Assist with the preparation as necessary assuring the patient is assisted with meals as necessary.
  • Ensure that the room environment is prepared for admissions; clean and remake stretchers after patient use, prepare stretchers and general area for next patient.
  • Assist in answering any call lights or patient requests promptly and communicating to the RN any changes in the patient condition.
  • During "downtime" take the initiative to assure patient needs are met, evaluate supply needs and restock as necessary.
  • Complete all required education and/or in-services within the timeframe established; attend staff meetings.
  • Lift a minimum of 5 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 10 lbs. and stand a minimum of 6 hours a day.
  • Adhere to the standards identified in the hospital's organizational competencies.

Qualifications

Job Requirements
  • Minimum 6 months in an acute care hospital setting
  • Prior experience in performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures
  • Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Preferred Job Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Patient care or EKG and phlebotomy certificate
  • Cardiac Credentialing International Certification
Created: 2024-09-27
Reference: 89778
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Westwood

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