Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center

Westwood, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Intensive Care, Nursing, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Team Building, Technical Support
LOCATION
Westwood, New Jersey
POSTED
6 days ago
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. 

About the Company

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Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center