Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Emergency Room A (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood, NJ.

 

Why Join Us? 

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.  

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities:

Patient Care Technicians work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. The Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in the healthcare delivery setting by improving patient satisfaction by influencing patient throughput.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months in an acute care hospital setting
• Prior experience in performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Patient care or EKG and phlebotomy certificate
• Cardiac Credentialing International Certification
• Emergency Department Experience

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.