Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg (LN) - Part Time Nights

DescriptionPatient Care TechnicianWelcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal - it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention - because healing every soul is our sole focus.Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology - it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.A Brief OverviewThe patient care assistant functions under the direction of the professional nurse; performs specific duties necessary for the support of nursing care and reports all observations and results to the RN.What you will doPerforms basic patient care procedures as delegated under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Reports pertinent observations to the RNTakes patient's vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and patient identified pain score. Maintains accurate Intake and Output on patients as assignedAssists with personal hygiene care for patients: provides complete and partial bed baths, assists patients with tub baths and showers, provides PM Care, incontinence skin care assists with care of hair and nails, assists with shampoos as ordered and shaving provides skin care and back rubs and makes occupied and unoccupied bedsAssists patients with their meals and feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Distributes additional nutrition and drinking waterObtains routine specimens of urine, sputum and fecesPerforms treatments such as Enemas, Ice Collar, Sitz Baths, Perineal Care, Foley Catheter Care, SCD boots and TEDs as per RN instruction. Assist RN with cardiac monitor leads and pulse oximetry placement as directedPerforms CPREmpties drainage bags/canisters, measures contents and records on I&OAssists with post-mortem careAssists patients getting into or out of bed: assist patients in walking, able to use safe lift equipment. Assists in positioning patients. Assists in the transport of patients as requestedAssists in restraining patients as ordered by the physician and directed by RNCleans and organizes bedside units, utility rooms, nourishment areas, and nurses' station. Cleans and cares for unit equipmentPerforms other duties as assignedEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredExperience Qualifications1 year of relevant or related experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic medical terminology.Strong interpersonal and team skillsAbility to work under pressure.Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actionsLicenses and CertificationsCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation HeartSaver CPR upon hire requiredBCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association upon hire preferredAt Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck-we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $18.00/hour - $22.50/hour