The PCA Trauma Technician performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Duties require detailed knowledge of trauma procedures in order to provide trauma surgeons with appropriate instruments and supplies throughout the course of the trauma response. Duties require the ability to implement a plan of care, meeting the needs of each trauma patient and for all patients that are under the care of the Trauma Response team.

1. Cares for patients while providing safe, direct patient care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned tasks, treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Performs patient care duties in a safe and efficient manner. Follows plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Examples may include, but are not limited to: Assisting in receiving the trauma patient to the trauma admitting area. 2. Accurately completes assignments in a timely manner and as prioritized by the trauma surgeon and/or RN: Assignments are completed accurately and within scheduled time periods. Able to adapt to changes in assigned tasks and/or patient assignments with appropriate supervision and direction from the trauma response RN and/or surgeon. 3. Communicates handoff of pertinent patient information, including actual and/or potential problems to the registered nurse throughout the shift, during transfer and shift report. Reports timely and accurate changes in the patient's vital signs, condition, etc. 4. Cooperates with reassignments in the interest of patient care. Adapts daily work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. During periods of no patient activity in the TAA, the trauma tech will report to the SICU charge nurse for additional direction to best meet the needs of the trauma patient population. 5. Anticipates and is able to adapt and respond to the needs of various trauma scenarios, always maintaining patient care/patient and team safety as a priority. 6. Participates in the improvement processes of quality patient care. Anticipates the needs of trauma patients and trauma response teams while always maintaining patient safety as a priority. 7. Provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes through judgment and critical actions.: Clinical outcomes accurately reflects the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services regulations, JCAHO and Meridian Health policies and procedures. 8. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. 9. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Starting at $20.32 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.