Pediatric Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Full Time - Day - New Brunswick, NJ Req #: 46858
Category: Certified Nursing Assistant / Nurse Aide
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Inpatient Rehab-Infant/Toddler
Location: New Brunswick (NB), 200 Somerset St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

The Patient Care Technician assists professional staff in performing direct patient care tasks. Provides direct patient care as delegated by nursing and therapy staff and directed by the patient care plan.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diplomaAHA BLS Provider CertificationPhysical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and peopleConscientious, cooperative, ability to work as a team member

Preferred:

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) curriculum completionMedical Assistant certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time Day

Essential Functions:

Provides direct patient care as delegated by nursing and therapy staff and directed by the patient care plan. Care activities functions include but are not limited to:Bedside carryover tasks (ROM, assistive standing devices, adaptive equipment, ADL care, special positioning techniques, splints|contracture care, bladder retraining)BathingSafe patient transport, positioning and transferPool support (transfers, dressing, showering)Participation in treatment sessions| groups (set|up and clean|up, supply retrieval)Supervision of patient individual exercise programsActive participation in therapy groups and special eventsUse of patient and therapy equipmentEnsuring that patients have their recommended adaptive equipment available and coaching them in its useReporting lack of and|or missing equipment and supplies to appropriate personnelTakes patient vital signsPatient feeding (set up, checking diet, accurately recording intake and output, feeding patients when necessary, supervision)Assists in patient supervision to ensure safetyResponsible for communicating with nursing and therapy staff regarding patient careDocuments in electronic medical record as neededPerforms all duties with a customer service focus while recognizing and respecting cultural differencesResponsible for taking inventory, stocking and organizing therapy and nursing supplies|equipment and notifying manager|supervisor of any needsAssists with laundry, makes patient beds and organizes bedsideMaintain equipment calibration logsPractices infection control procedures in changing suction canisters and cleaning of equipment and toys using hospital approved disinfectant. Complete infection control log as necessaryAssists with clerical duties as needed (i.e. answering phones, copying, hanging scheduling)Assists with orientation of new staff and volunteersContinual contact with patients, families, visitors and all hospital departments and staffContact with medications, chemicals and equipment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer