Clinical Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem Day

RWJBarnabas Health; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Clinical Care Technician for the Float Pool. This role supports Registered Nurses with hands-on patient care, including vital signs, mobility, and daily living activities to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Float Pool covers multiple units with varying census, requiring collaboration with nurses and therapists. High school diploma and BLS are required; CNA experience preferred. Per diem, day shift, at Monmouth Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and nursing care, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and bedside care.
• Monitor vital signs and track patient health status.
• Document patient information in EHRs with confidentiality.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Infection control

BLS CPR

EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clinical Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem Day

Req #: 0000263601

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Pay Range: $25.25 per hour

Location: 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Job Title: Clinical Care Technician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Nursing Float Pool

Req #: 0000263601

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.25 - $25.25 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Clinical Care Technician (CCT) - Float Pool

At RWJBarnabas Health, Clinical Care Technicians become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Clinical Care Technician (CCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Float Pool covers six (6) different areas, census varies from 11 to 28 patients and provides direct care to primarily medical surgical patients which include specialties like orthopedic / neurosurgery, oncology, stroke and cardiac and other conditions requiring telemetry. Maybe assigned in the Emergency Department for Med/Surg Holds and ICU for Stepdown and Telemetry Downgrades

Requires a minimum of 2 years of acute care or Med/surg / Telemetry unit experience with strong collaboration and communication skills

As a Clinical Care Technician (CCT), a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, and skin care.
• Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns
• Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations
• Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients
• Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
• Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient's care
• Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning

This role might be for you if:

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
• Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
• Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
• Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism

• Continuous learning and growth matter to you

To be considered for this CCT opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer