Patient Care Technician - 1 Pines Mainland Campus - Full Time Nights

About the role

The Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participating in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.

Responsibilities

• Absorbs and processes patient care information and communicates observations to the Clinical Associate.
• Assists patients with personal care needs, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures.
• Documents patient care activities consistently with data collection and the test performed.
• Performs Limited Laboratory Services such as patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting tests results to clinicians to include critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to speak and write English Language required. Bilingual preferred.
• At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school or physician assistant program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Interpersonal skills required to effectively communicate with other team members.
• Candidates for this position must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems and use good judgment in difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of American Heart Association BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.

Benefits

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources to support the whole person, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Pay

Pay transparency is mandated by law in certain states. Please refer to the job advertisement for salary range information.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will vary based on department and shift requirements.