Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Respiratory (6M) - Part Time Nights
Holy Name Medical Center · Teaneck, NJ · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$22.5/hrPart-time
About the role
Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center committed to providing compassionate and innovative care since 1927. As a Patient Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the nursing team and enhancing the patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care procedures as delegated under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Reports pertinent observations to the RN.
- Takes patient's vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and patient identified pain score).
- Maintains accurate Intake and Output on patients as assigned.
- Aids in personal hygiene care for patients: complete and partial bed baths, tub baths, showers, PM Care, incontinence skin care, hair and nail care, shampoos, and shaving.
- Provides skin care and back rubs, makes occupied and unoccupied beds, assists with meal times, feeds patients who cannot feed themselves, distributes nutrition and drinking water, obtains routine specimens, performs treatments like enemas, ice collars, sitz baths, perineal care, Foley catheter care, SCD boots, and TEDs, assists with cardiac monitor leads and pulse oximetry placement, empties drainage bags/canisters, measures contents and records on I&O, assists with post-mortem care, assists patients getting into or out of bed, walks patients using safe lift equipment, positions patients, transports patients as requested, restrains patients as ordered by the physician and directed by RN, cleans and organizes bedside units, utility rooms, nourishment areas, and nurses' station, cleans and cares for unit equipment, performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1 year of relevant or related experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Strong interpersonal and team skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions.
Skills
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
- BCLS - Basic Life Support
Benefits
At Holy Name, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive medical coverage with generous employer contributions.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Discounted prescriptions.
- On-site child care.
- 401(k) matching.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Legal and voluntary coverage options.
- Life insurance.
- Free on-site parking.
Pay
Final base compensation will be determined based on employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem), skills, education, and/or experience. Pay range: $18.00/hour - $22.50/hour.
Schedule
Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life.