Patient Care Tech / PCT PACU

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day-shift, full-time Recovery Room A (PACU) Patient Care Technician (PCT). You will deliver direct patient care alongside nurses and physicians in a fast-paced post-anesthesia setting.

Requirements include 1+ year of patient care experience and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; CNA is a plus. The role offers competitive wages and benefits. Join a team focused on compassionate care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in PACU and related units.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.

Skills

Patient care

BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Job description

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:

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.

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.