Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Jersey City Medical Center's Emergency Department. The role supports nursing staff, performs vital signs and routine nursing tasks during the night shift, and ensures patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced ED setting.

Requirements include HS diploma, BLS, and CNA experience preferred. Compensation reflects a night-time schedule with strong total rewards and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Previous nursing assistant or clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient needs, vital signs, and bedside care.
• Support RNs by monitoring patient conditions and following care plans.
• Document patient information accurately in EHR with confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Patient care

EHR documentation

BLS CPR

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma / GED

American Heart Association BLS

Nursing assistant experience/CNA preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Department

Req #: 0000268304

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.45 per hour

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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 Full-Time Night schedule 11:00PM-7:00AM and includes every other weekend as well as some holidays.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market‑competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer