Patient Care Technician

Clinical Care Technician Med Surg Per Diem Day Req #: 0000264072 Category: CNA / Nurse Aide Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Facility: Jersey City Medical Center Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I Pay Range: $26.39 per hour Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302 Job Title: Clinical Care Technician Location: Jersey City Medical Center Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I Req #: 0000264072 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $26.39 - $26.39 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Clinical Care Technician (CCT) - RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, Clinical Care Technicians become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. As a Clinical Care Technician (CCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day. As a Clinical Care Technician (CCT), a typical day may include: Assisting patients with activities of daily living and providing nursing care to patients including taking vital signs, EKGS, performing phlebotomy, assisting with bedside care, i.e. bathing, mouth care, skin care. Monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature to track patient health status Document patient information accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining strict confidentiality Implement infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to facility policies Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care plans and address concerns Support emergency response efforts by applying Basic Life Support (BLS) skills such as CPR when needed in acute situations Providing patient care, based on physical, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients Providing for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions Ongoing communication with patients and nursing colleagues regarding status of patient's care Participating in collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning This role might be for you if: Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially in providing hands on care to our most vulnerable in an impactful way Collaboration with nurses, doctors and therapists is important to your success as a team player Job satisfaction is derived from comforting those at the bedside Protection of patient safety is essential in your day-to-day work as is delivering exceptional care through compassion and professionalism Continuous learning and growth matter to you To be considered for this CCT opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma / GED and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Previous nursing assistant experience or clinical experience from an accredited nursing program is preferred or a CNA certificate. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 7am to 3:30p.m. and some weekend as well as some holidays RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr