The Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, and mobility while monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in condition. They also perform phlebotomy procedures, collect specimens, and maintain a safe, clean environment in accordance with hospital standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as patient transport and specimen handling in a clinical setting.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationDocumentationPhlebotomyPatient careEmotional supportInfection controlHIPAA complianceVital signs monitoringActivities of daily living assistancePatient safetySpecimen collectionMedical equipment maintenanceBasic life supportIsolation precautions
Job description
CMC - Infusion Therapy Principal Accountabilities
(including but not limited to) Assists Patient with Activities of Daily Living. Assists pt. with personal hygiene as needed. Administers oral hygiene. Assists with meals and feeds patients as needed. Passes beverages and snacks. Assists in transfer/ambulation. Provides bedpans/urinals as needed. Age Specific Competencies Provides maximum privacy, maintaining patient safety standards. Allows patient to have some control in self-care and decision making. Offers assistance to aging adults with ADLs. Anticipates decreased visual acuity and hearing loss. Provides assistance as necessary including step stools, access to handicapped bathroom, etc. Speaks in a volume sufficient for the patient to hear. Administers Basic Treatments. Measures and records patient’s weight. Applies warm and cold treatments. Collects specimens. Performs phlebotomy procedures.
Age
Specific
Competencies: Assists aging adults with positioning and ambulating. Adjustment made for intolerance to cold and warm temperatures. Phlebotomy procedures - Anticipates a decrease in peripheral circulation. Observes and Maintains Isolation Precautions. Maintains standard precautions on all patients. Washes hands before and after caring for each patient. Follows instructions on isolation procedures. Appropriately labels and bags specimens for transport. Appropriately bags items to be returned to the CSPD. Reports Changes in Patient Condition. Measures and records vital signs. Measures and records output. Measures and records oral intake. Documents ADL, VS, and other information. Determines Priorities of Care. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient needs while completing assignments. Completes all assignments as directed. Works as a team member in meeting patient needs. Contributes knowledge of individual patient routines to the plan of care. Provides and Maintains Safety and Comfort Measure for Patient. Answers patients promptly and courteously and provides interventions as appropriate. Ensures chairs in locked position and patient comfortable.
Age
Specific
Competencies: Encourages patient to use eyeglasses and/or hearing aid(s). Provides Emotional Support to Patient and Significant Others. Observes and responds to emotional needs of patient and/or significant others. Reports observations to RN for follow up. Seeks information regarding teaching goals for patients. Participates in the orientation of new employees. Guides and directs new or unfamiliar PCTs in unit activities. Performs Non-Patient, Unit Specific Duties. Maintains neat environment. Stock and monitor expiration dates of supplies in department and replaces as needed. Assist with transporting patients. Performs other duties and errands as requested. Keeps hallways, dirty utility room, supply room and linen room free from obstructions and clutter. Maintains a Safe Environment. Adheres to OSHA, JCAHO, DOH, and hospital standards. Participates in yearly validations of unit skills. Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff. Checks for patients’ Patient Satisfaction. Consistently responds to patients/families in a courteous and positive manner. Consistently responds to patients' needs in a timely manner. Consistently respects patients' right to privacy and dignity. Consistently respects patients’ rights to confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines. Fosters a positive and pleasant environment, which promotes our shared values.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Prescription coverage
Fertility benefits
403(b) retirement plan
AD&D insurance
Childcare support
Adoption leave
Surrogacy leave
Physical
Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS. Walk to the pharmacy, and the lab and transport medications and/or blood specimens/blood products.
Schedule: Per Diem, Days 8am-4pm Monday- Sunday Weekends as needed
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Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S.
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Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
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Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly.
The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
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Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
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