What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech / PCT ER position at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
Responsibilities
- The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintains a safe patient area.
- They assume responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member to achieve established outcomes.
- The Patient Care Technician participates in the daily plan of care for the patients in accordance with established nursing and facility policies/procedures.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 3 years’ experience as a Patient Care Tech.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Previous experience in a healthcare facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or a nursing student enrolled in a Nursing program who has successfully completed theoretical and clinical practical in fundamentals of nursing in nursing school.
