Patient Care Tech / PCT PACU

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ, is seeking a day-shift, full-time Recovery Room A (PACU) Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team in Westwood. The role focuses on direct patient care in the PACU alongside nurses and physicians.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of patient care experience and must obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. CNA is a preferred credential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of patient care experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PACU under supervision.
• Assist clinicians and support care teams in a fast-paced post-anesthesia setting.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Job description

Overview Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Recovery Room A (PACU) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood, NJ.

Overview Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Recovery Room A (PACU) 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

Patient Care Technicians work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in the healthcare delivery setting, often having more patient contact than any other team member, including doctors and nurses.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years’ patient care experience.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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.