Patient Care Technician - HVU - Per Diem

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

• Absolutely assist patients with personal care needs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the patient's care plan.
• Communicate observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.
• Collect test specimens as directed according to established procedures.
• Document patient care activities consistently with data collection and the test performed.
• Perform 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, including critical values, and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.

Requirements

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

• Education: High School degree or equivalent required.
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire or transfer. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role.
• Experience: 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.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in clinical applications.

Benefits

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. These include:

• 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

AtlantiCare adheres to the "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, mandating the listing of salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions. Please refer to the Pay Transparency section for more details.

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary depending on the department and shift.

Benefits

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40-years old or older.