Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Compassionate Care

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

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our bedside care team at Jersey City Medical Center. You will support Registered Nurses with vital signs, daily living activities, and basic nursing tasks, contributing to a safe, compassionate patient environment.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification; CNA or nursing assistant clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Nursing assistant experience or CNA certificate preferred.
• Clinical experience from an accredited nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with bedside nursing tasks.
• Monitor vital signs to track patient health status.
• Document patient information in EHR with confidentiality.
• Follow infection control protocols to ensure safety.
• Communicate with patients, families, and providers to coordinate care.
• Provide BLS/CPR in emergencies.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic care.
• Support plan of care from admission to discharge.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

EKG

Phlebotomy

Nursing assistant support

Documentation in EHR

Infection control

BLS/CPR

Patient care assistance

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

CNA certificate or nursing assistant experience

Nursing program clinical experience

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our bedside care team at Jersey City Medical Center. You will support Registered Nurses with vital signs, daily living activities, and basic nursing tasks, contributing to a safe, compassionate patient environment.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification; CNA or nursing assistant clinical experience is preferred.