Night Shift Patient Care Technician — Med/Surg

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Jersey City Medical Center. This part-time night-shift role supports RNs with vital signs, mobility, and daily patient care in the Medical-Surgical Unit-I.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification; CNA experience is preferred. The position offers hourly pay between $22.00 and $27.45 with night and some weekend hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Previous nursing assistant experience or CNA certificate preferred.
• Monday–Friday schedule from 11pm to 7:30am with every other weekend and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide nursing care including vital signs, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
• Monitor vital signs and track patient health status.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans.
• Support emergency response with BLS skills such as CPR when needed.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the patient’s age and needs.
• Collaborate with the care team from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitions.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

EMR/EHR documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

CNA certificate (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Jersey City Medical Center. This part-time night-shift role supports RNs with vital signs, mobility, and daily patient care in the Medical-Surgical Unit-I.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification; CNA experience is preferred. The position offers hourly pay between $22.00 and $27.45 with night and some weekend hours.