Evening Patient Care Technician – ER Support

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the Emergency Services team at Jersey City Medical Center. This part-time, evening shift role focuses on hands-on patient care and collaboration with RNs.

You will take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, document in EHR, follow infection control protocols, and participate in care planning from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient health status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and bedside care.
• Document patient information in EHR accurately and confidentially.
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans.
• Apply Basic Life Support (BLS) skills in emergencies as needed.
• Support patient care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

EHR

CPR/BLS

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the Emergency Services team at Jersey City Medical Center. This part-time, evening shift role focuses on hands-on patient care and collaboration with RNs.

You will take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, document in EHR, follow infection control protocols, and participate in care planning from admission to discharge.