AtlantiCare
Patient Care Technician Intern
AtlantiCare - Brooklyn, New York, United States, 08400
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POSITION SUMMARY
As an integral part of the patient care team, 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 participates 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.
The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: 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.
The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Responsibilities, duties and projects: Vital signs monitoring:
Measuring and recording a patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate. Personal hygiene assistance:
Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting. Patient mobility support:
Assisting with repositioning and transferring patients as needed. Basic medical tasks:
Collecting blood or urine samples for testing, performing basic wound care (as per training). Patient observation:
Monitoring patient behavior and reporting any changes in condition to the nurse. Documentation:
Recording patient information on medical charts, including vital signs and daily activities. Emotional support:
Providing comfort and companionship to patients. Room maintenance:
Keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized. Communication with healthcare team:
Collaborating with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. CPR administration:
Performing CPR in emergency situations (if certified) QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School degree or equivalent required. Pursing Health Science Degree. 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 into the role, 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking Approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to nursing unit leadership. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
As an integral part of the patient care team, 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 participates 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.
The Technician may be required to perform Limited Laboratory Services to include: 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.
The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Responsibilities, duties and projects: Vital signs monitoring:
Measuring and recording a patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate. Personal hygiene assistance:
Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting. Patient mobility support:
Assisting with repositioning and transferring patients as needed. Basic medical tasks:
Collecting blood or urine samples for testing, performing basic wound care (as per training). Patient observation:
Monitoring patient behavior and reporting any changes in condition to the nurse. Documentation:
Recording patient information on medical charts, including vital signs and daily activities. Emotional support:
Providing comfort and companionship to patients. Room maintenance:
Keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized. Communication with healthcare team:
Collaborating with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care. CPR administration:
Performing CPR in emergency situations (if certified) QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High School degree or equivalent required. Pursing Health Science Degree. 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 into the role, 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking Approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally; physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to nursing unit leadership. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.