ER Patient Care Technician — Fast-Paced, Compassionate Care

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 67,996,000 - 85,017,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department to provide compassionate, hands-on care in a fast-paced setting. The role supports direct patient care, ensures patient safety, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, collecting specimens, splinting, wound care, and assisting with ADLs and transport. AVADE training must be completed within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hospital experience as a nursing assistant, EMT or physician office patient care experience is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• AVADE training (or equivalent workplace violence prevention training) must be completed within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Collect and label diagnostic specimens for laboratory processing following proper protocols.
• Apply and secure splints or immobilizers to stabilize extremities as directed by a licensed provider.
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and other basic clinical interventions as trained and directed.
• Safely lift, reposition, and transport patients using proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, ambulation, and nutritional support.
• Respond promptly to call bells and patient needs, ensuring a high standard of care and service.
• Work closely with nurses, physicians, and other staff to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• Prepare equipment, supplies, and patient areas to support emergency care procedures.
• Complete clerical functions such as chart documentation, managing patient records, and facilitating communication within the department.
• Assist with tracking supplies and maintaining an organized work environment.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Observe psychiatric patients to ensure their safety and well-being in accordance with established protocols.
• Complete required AVADE training within six months of employment.

Skills

EKG administration

Specimen collection

Wound care

Patient transport

ADL assistance

Team collaboration

Clerical support

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department to provide compassionate, hands-on care in a fast-paced setting. The role supports direct patient care, ensures patient safety, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, collecting specimens, splinting, wound care, and assisting with ADLs and transport. AVADE training must be completed within six months of employment.