Patient Care Technician

Position#Summary Provides quality nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The PCT works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Technician at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN 2. Promotes Patient Safety 3. Promotes and supports an organized work environment 4. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Education : Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred : None Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) : Required : None Preferred : One year acute care Nursing PCA or PCT experience License, Registry or Certification : Required : State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. CPR certification is required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon. Preferred : None Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities : Required : Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.Position SummaryProvides quality nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The PCT works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Technician at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.Primary Position Responsibilities1. Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN2. Promotes Patient Safety3. Promotes and supports an organized work environment4. Other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum Education : Required : High School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred : NoneMinimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) : Required : NonePreferred : One year acute care Nursing PCA or PCT experienceLicense, Registry or Certification : Required : State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. CPR certification is required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon.Preferred : NoneKnowledge, Skills and / or Abilities : Required : Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers.Good interpersonal and communication skills. Learn More