ER Patient Care Technician - Evening Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Emergency Department. You will assist nurses with daily patient care, monitor vitals, and support patient comfort while maintaining safety and confidentiality. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and CNA experience or certificate preferred.

The evening shift runs Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, bedside care.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes.
• Document information in EHR with confidentiality.
• Follow infection control protocols to keep patients safe.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors and therapists on care plans.
• Apply basic life support (BLS) as needed in emergencies.
• Support patient safety and care transitions from admission to discharge.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Documentation

Infection control

CPR/BLS

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CNA certificate (preferred)

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Emergency Department. You will assist nurses with daily patient care, monitor vitals, and support patient comfort while maintaining safety and confidentiality. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, current BLS certification, and CNA experience or certificate preferred.

The evening shift runs Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holidays.