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Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, MedSurg-4 West Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood , NJ .
Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. Get to Know Your Team: 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.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT: Responsibilities The Patient Care Technician II provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintains a safe patient area. They assume responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member to achieve established outcomes. The Patient Care Technician participates in the daily plan of care for the patients in accordance with established nursing and facility policy/procedures.
Qualifications Job
High school diploma or GED equivalent. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Preferred Job
Previous experience in a healthcare facility. 2+ years of experience as a PCT. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or nursing student enrolled in a Nursing program who has successfully completed theoretical and clinical practical in fundamentals of nursing in nursing school. Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
About the role
The Patient Care Technician II provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintains a safe patient area.