Patient Care Technician
10 days ago
Edison
Job Title: Patient Care Technician Location: Edison, New Jersey Schedule: Nights – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3x12s) Duration: 13 weeks, with possible extension based on performance Shift Requirements: Every other weekend, 1 holiday per season Department: Float Pool – including ED Holding Job Summary: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for assisting Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients. The PCT supports clinical operations, enhances patient comfort, and performs a wide range of patient care duties across various hospital units, including floating as needed. Key Responsibilities: • Welcome patients and verify ID bands., • Assist with patient admissions, physical exams, and procedures., • Perform phlebotomy using proper aseptic techniques on patients from newborn to geriatric., • Conduct EKGs as directed., • Provide direct patient care including hygiene, toileting, oral care, feeding, and bed-making., • Record and report vital signs, blood glucose levels, weights, and intake/output., • Assist with turning, positioning, and mobility — especially for patients on oxygen, trachs, or vents., • Support safe patient transport and respond promptly to call lights., • Prepare patient rooms for admissions and maintain cleanliness of equipment., • Monitor and restock supplies in assigned areas., • Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members., • Adapt care based on age, cultural background, language, and cognitive needs. Qualifications: • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Patient Care Technician (Required), • Experience working with respiratory support (oxygen, trachs, vents) (Required), • Must be able and willing to float across departments, including ED Holding, • Required Certifications:, • BLS (Basic Life Support), • EKG Course Certificate, • Phlebotomy Course Certificate, • Completion of an accredited PCT program Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors