Patient Care Technician ER RDU PT Evening

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Jersey City Medical Center in the ER/RDU. You will support RNs with hands-on care, vital signs, mobility and safety, while documenting in the EHR and maintaining patient comfort. The position is part-time with an evening shift from 3:00 p.m.

to 11:30 p.m. A High School Diploma or GED and current BLS certification are required; CNA experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Nursing assistant experience or CNA preferred.

Aufgaben

• Take vital signs and perform basic nursing tasks.
• Monitor patient conditions and document in EHR.
• Assist with mobility, personal care and activities of daily living.
• Apply infection control protocols and ensure patient safety.
• Communicate with patients, families and the care team.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

CNA certificate

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Patient Care Technician ER RDU PT Evening

Req #: 0000263019

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: RDU-Emergency Dept

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.45 per hour

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: RDU-Emergency Dept

Req #: 0000263019

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.45 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Patient Care Technicians become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), a typical day may include:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care.
• Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns
• Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations
• Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients
• Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
• Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient's care
• Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning

This role might be for you if:

• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way
• Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player
• Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside
• Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism

• Continuous learning and growth matter to you

To be considered for this PCT opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 3pm to 1130p.m. and includes every other weekend a

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer