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Atlantic Health System Patient Care Technician I, Gastroenterology in Bayonne, New Jersey
A patient care technician (PCT) is a healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a doctor, nurse, or other health professional to provide basic care to patients in a medical facility. PCTs interact with patients face-to-face and assist with daily tasks, such as:
Principal Accountabilities:
1.Vital signs: Measure vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, and respiratory rate.
2.Prepare exam rooms, which includes disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical tools, restocking equipment, and arranging instruments.
3.Take medical histories, explain treatment procedures, and instruct patients about medication and special diets.
4.Prepare and administer medications, including injections, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider.
5.Greet patients, answer phones, schedule appointments, check in and out patients.
Required:
HS Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Successful completion of PCT /CMA training program with certification. CPR certified.
Preferred:
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Patient, compassionate nature
Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and nurses
Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System’s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.