Clinical Care Technician - Float Pool - Per Diem Night

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Clinical Care Technician to support our nursing team at RWJUH Somerset. You will assist with daily patient needs, monitor vital signs, help with mobility, and support care plans established by Registered Nurses.

In this role, you will document patient information in the electronic health record, adhere to infection control protocols, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to ensure safe, compassionate care around the clock.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• CNA certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs, bedside care, mobility, and personal care.
• Document patient information accurately in EHR and maintain confidentiality.
• Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists to support care plans.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing assistance

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Nursing assistant program / CNA

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Clinical Care Technician

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Req #: 0000265886

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $25.25 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

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.

Typical Day

• 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, 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.

Qualifications

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