Clinical Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem Night

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health at Monmouth Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Care Technician to support the Nursing Float Pool. You will assist with vital signs, basic nursing tasks, and patient comfort, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans.

Requires 2 years acute care or Med/Surg/Telemetry experience, a High School Diploma, and a current BLS. CNA or nursing program experience is preferred. Night shift; hourly pay with a transparent NJ wage line.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years acute care/Med-Surg/Telemetry experience preferred.
• CNA certificate or nursing program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and provide nursing care including vital signs and bedside care.
• Monitor patient status and document in EHR with confidentiality.
• Apply infection control protocols and assist with care plans.
• Communicate with patients, families and staff to coordinate care.
• Support RNs and respond with Basic Life Support in emergencies.
• Deliver patient care appropriate to age, safety and comfort.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Infection control

BLS

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Care Technician

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Nursing Float Pool

Req #: 0000263775

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

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.