Patient Care Technician (PCT) Emergency Department

RWJBarnabas Health; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for RWJUH Rahway Hospital in the Emergency Department. This night-shift role provides hands-on support, monitors vital signs, collects specimens, and assists nurses and physicians in clinical tasks.

To qualify, candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification, with prior CNA/PCT/CMA experience and completion of the Clinical Care Partner Skill Program or passing the Skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, BLS certification required.
• Previous CNA/PCT/CMA experience is preferred.
• Completion of Clinical Care Partner Skill Program or passing Skills Challenge is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure.
• Draw labs and collect specimens from patients.
• Assist with therapeutic activities and patient care tasks.
• Support nurses and physicians in clinical duties.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in daily practice.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatments.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Specimen collection

Patient care assistance

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Patient-centered care

Education

High School Diploma / GED

American Heart Association BLS certification

Clinical Care Partner Skill Program completion

Job description

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000271345

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.19 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health aPatient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct, hands‑on support to patients by assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, maintaining clean environments, and supporting nurses and physicians in clinical tasks.

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

• Monitoring vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Draw labs and collect specimens from patients
• Provide therapeutic groups and recreational activities to patients
• Assist in nonviolent crisis intervention
• Promotes and implements in conjunction with RN the concept of patient and family‑centered care
• Observes and reports patient’s responses to intervention/treatments
• Prepare the patient environment for admission or transfer from another area of hospital
• Greet and escorts newly admitted patients and families to patient room and orients to surroundings
• Assures that all patients always have appropriate identification bands on
• Prepares patient for meals, assists in feeding and/or feeds patient and reports food intake to RN

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 Patient Care Technician opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Certified Medical Assistant. Satisfactory completion of the Clinical Care Partner Skill Program or successful passing of the Clinical Care Partner Skills Challenge Examination on orientation. Prior knowledge of medical terminology Scheduling Requirements: Work Hours: 11pm-7:30am, Four weekend shifts per month with rotating holiday requirements. Mandatory Orientation

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market‑competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon...and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient‑centered facilities,high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringbest‑in‑class work experience for every member of the team.We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.