Patient Care Technician

Job Title: Patient Care Technician
Location: Hackensack, NJ 07601
Duration: 10/06/2025 – 01/03/2026
Pay Range: $23-$26/hr.
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule:

• 5 x 8-hour shifts (40 hours/week)

• Every other weekend required

• 3/6 holiday requirement

• No on-call requirement

• Busy unit, 1:6 ratio

• EKG/phlebotomy required

• Must have ER experience

• None stated

• At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred

• High school diploma or GED

• Patient Care Technician Program

• EKG Course Certificate

• Phlebotomy Course Certificate

• BLS

• Welcome patients and check identification bracelets.

• Prepare patients for assessments, examinations, and procedures.

• Perform blood draws (IV or capillary) across all age groups with proper aseptic technique; ensure labeling and processing of specimens.

• Perform EKG as directed.

• Ensure presence, functionality, and cleanliness of necessary equipment.

• Assist in transporting patients to departments/units.

• Assist with meals or feeding as needed.

• Restock assigned area inventory.

• Prepare rooms for patient admission.

• Provide direct hygiene and comfort care (bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, bed making).

• Take and document admission vital signs; notify RN of results.

• Perform/document glucose finger sticks and collect specimens as directed.

• Obtain/document daily patient weights and intake/output.

• Provide safe patient environment: answer call lights promptly, report condition changes to RN.

• Modify and deliver care specific to patient population needs (age, culture, language, sensory impairment).

• Communicate effectively with patients, parents, and caregivers at appropriate developmental/educational level.