Patient Care Technician (PCT), Labor & Delivery Unit

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position serves as a member of a multidisciplinary care team to assist in direct patient care activities taking into account specific needs as related to patient s age and culture. This care includes activities to enhance and ensure patient and family centered care and satisfaction. The position requires the ability to perform various clinical activities, from simple to complex with accuracy and efficiency under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. All care is provided in compliance with and according to department policy and procedure and according to our Standards of Care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Patient Care Tech program
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Effective communication skills and basic math skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Effective communication skills and basic math skills
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

Preferred:

• Completion of Associates degree in related field

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Days 7:00AM - 3:00PM
• 2 Week Mandatory Orientation
• Part-Time (22.5 hrs)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in assessment of patient needs and patient/family education needs consistent with personal knowledge base
• Communicates with the health care team to help solve priority problems
• Other duties assigned

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.