ICU Patient Care Technician — Growth & Benefits

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a rotating-shift, full-time Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood, NJ. The role supports direct patient care alongside clinicians and contributes to patient throughput and satisfaction.

Requirements include 6 months of acute care experience, EKG and phlebotomy duties, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Certification in cardiac techniques is a plus.

Qualifications

• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose testing.
• Requires 6 months in an Acute Care hospital setting.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.

Responsibilities

• A Patient Care Technician works alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments.
• The PCT plays a vital role in improving patient satisfaction and influencing patient throughput.

Skills

EKG procedures

Phlebotomy

Blood glucose testing

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EKG/Phlebotomy certificates

Job description

Ardent Health Services seeks a rotating-shift, full-time Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood, NJ. The role supports direct patient care alongside clinicians and contributes to patient throughput and satisfaction.

Requirements include 6 months of acute care experience, EKG and phlebotomy duties, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Certification in cardiac techniques is a plus.