Patient Care Technician - JRI - Brain Trauma Unit - Per Diem Nights

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Join Our Brain Trauma Unit at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute:

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Brain Trauma Unit, an acute inpatient program providing comprehensive care for adults recovering from brain injuries. Our unit uses an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to support patients and their families. At the heart of our care is exceptional rehabilitation nursing, ensuring that patients’ medical and functional needs are met with expertise and compassion. Our nurses work closely with the team to manage complex conditions, deliver personalized care, and promote recovery. In addition to nursing, the Brain Trauma Unit offers intensive rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, neuropsychology, social work, and rehabilitation medicine. Patients admitted to the unit are medically stable and ready to engage in a personalized plan designed to restore function and independence. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and contributing to an exceptional standard of care, consider joining our dedicated team. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for recovery and success.

The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives. 

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
• Completion of one of the following: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant program 
• Patient Care Technician program 

• Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing. 
• HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program 
• Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant will be accepted 

• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.  

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:  

• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar. 
• At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred  
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.  

Licenses and Certifications Required:  

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification (must be obtained by completion of onboarding)  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!