ER Patient Care Technician - Per Diem, Flexible Shifts

Atlantic Health System; Hackettstown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician for per diem varied shifts in the Emergency Department at Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ. You will assist nurses and physicians with triage, assessments, vitals, and basic procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to infection control. EMT skills and BLS are preferred, with opportunities to support ED operations and clinical education.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork with nurses and physicians.
• Proficiency with triage, patient assessment, and vital signs.
• Basic EMT skills including dressings and splinting.
• Follows infection control and standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with triage and primary assessment.
• Initiate EKG and monitor patients.
• Transport patients and prepare equipment.
• Maintain PPE and clean/disinfect equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Triage

EKG

Team player

Education

BLS certification

EMT certification

Tools

EKG equipment

Vital signs monitor

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician for per diem varied shifts in the Emergency Department at Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ. You will assist nurses and physicians with triage, assessments, vitals, and basic procedures.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to infection control. EMT skills and BLS are preferred, with opportunities to support ED operations and clinical education.