Cardiac Post-CTICU PCT — Night Shift, Part-Time

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Post CTICU at Jersey City Medical Center. The role supports RNs with vital signs, EKGs, mobility and personal care, fostering a safe, compassionate environment.

The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS, and CNA or nursing program experience; a part-time night schedule 11:00 PM–7:00 AM with every other weekend is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical nursing program preferred.
• Part-time night schedule 11:00PM–7:00AM with every other weekend.
• CNA certificate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide nursing care including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and bedside care.
• Monitor vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature) and track patient health status.
• Document patient information accurately in EHR systems and maintain confidentiality.
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans.
• Support emergency response with Basic Life Support (BLS) skills when needed.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the patient’s age based on criteria, safety, and education.
• Contribute to achieving safe patient outcomes through sound judgment and teamwork.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding care status.
• Participate in care plan development from admission to discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Documentation in EHR

Infection control

Patient care assistance

Team collaboration

BLS skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Post CTICU at Jersey City Medical Center. The role supports RNs with vital signs, EKGs, mobility and personal care, fostering a safe, compassionate environment.

The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS, and CNA or nursing program experience; a part-time night schedule 11:00 PM–7:00 AM with every other weekend is offered.