ER Patient Care Technician — Evening, Part-Time

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the ER Bayonne unit provides hands-on support to our nursing team, assisting with vital signs, mobility, and personal care. You will help monitor patients, document in the EHR, and contribute to a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families in a busy ER setting.

A High School Diploma or GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification are required; CNA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with basic nursing care.
• Monitor patient health and respond to changes.
• Document patient information in EHR accurately.
• Follow infection control policies to ensure safety.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff to coordinate care.
• Provide CPR/BLS in emergencies.
• Assist with daily living activities and care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing team from admission to discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Infection control

BLS/CPR

Patient care

EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR Systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health's Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the ER Bayonne unit provides hands-on support to our nursing team, assisting with vital signs, mobility, and personal care. You will help monitor patients, document in the EHR, and contribute to a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families in a busy ER setting.

A High School Diploma or GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification are required; CNA experience is preferred.