Patient Care Technician I- Per-Diem, Varied Shifts, Emergency Department, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

JobID: 27597

Category: Nursing Support

JobSchedule:

Posted Date: 2026-05-29T20:53:56+00:00

JobShift:

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 22.070000

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in supporting physicians and nursing staff by ensuring that patients' basic clinical and personal care needs are met. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT provides direct patient care, assists with clinical procedures, and observes and reports changes in patient condition to promote safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, and dressing

• Obtain and accurately record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight

• Assist patients with mobility and physical activities, including ambulation, transfers, range of motion (ROM), and discharges

• Perform postmortem care according to established protocols

• Conduct clinical support tasks such as:

• EKGs

• Phlebotomy

• Blood glucose monitoring

• Observe patients for changes in physical condition, behavior, or mental status and promptly report concerns to the RN

• Maintain, clean, and stock phlebotomy equipment and supplies

• Support patient safety, comfort, and dignity at all times

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support unit operations