Patient Care Technician (PCT) Post Intensive Care Unit-I (Part Time Nights)

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Part-Time Night shift Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Post Intensive Care Unit-I at Jersey City Medical Center. You will assist RNs with vital signs, bedside care, and daily activities while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing phlebotomy, documenting in the EHR, following infection control protocols, and collaborating with the care team to support care plans from admission to discharge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vital signs, mobility, and personal care for patients.
• Monitor vitals and document in the EHR.
• Maintain infection control protocols and patient safety.
• Provide nursing support and communicate with care team.
• Assist with bedside care such as bathing and mouth care.
• Support CPR/BLS in emergencies.
• Collaborate with RNs to implement care plans.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Bedside care

Infection control

BLS CPR

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Post Intensive Care Unit-I (Part Time Nights)

Req #: 0000264844

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Post Intensive Care Unit-I

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.45 per hour

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

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.

• 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 11pm to 7:30a.m. and includes weekends as well as some holidays.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer