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Patient Care Technician Med Surg Part Time Nights

RWJBarnabas Health · Jersey City, NJ · 6 days ago
Healthcare$22–$27.45/hrPart-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Current American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred, or a CNA certificate

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday, 11pm to 7:30am
  • Includes every other weekend and some holidays

Pay

$22.00 – $27.45 per hour

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