Patient Care Tech / PCT Intensive Care Unit

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

Overview

Join our team as a rotating-shift, full-time, Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

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 Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in the healthcare delivery setting by improving patient satisfaction and influencing patient throughput.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience in performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures.
• 6 months in an Acute Care hospital setting.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, and blood glucose testing.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Patient care or EKG and phlebotomy certificate.
• Cardiac Credentialing International Certification a plus.
• EKG and Phlebotomy certifications/certificates.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.