Patient Care Technician Job at Pride Health, Hackensack, NJ

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  • Pride Health
  • Hackensack, NJ

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly reliable and experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) team. This role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to manage high patient volumes, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

The ED at JFK handles a high volume of stroke, sepsis, and STEMI patients , making this an ideal opportunity for candidates who thrive in critical, high-acuity environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform phlebotomy procedures (certification required)
  • Conduct EKG testing (certification required)
  • Monitor and record vital signs
  • Perform blood glucose testing using a glucometer
  • Assist with patient care in a high-volume emergency setting
  • Maintain accurate documentation and support clinical staff

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of recent PCT experience in an acute care facility
  • Emergency Department experience preferred
  • BLS certification (AHA required)
  • Strong, verifiable competency in:
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Glucometer usage
  • Proven track record of reliability, attendance, and patient care excellence
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Must be fully available for assigned schedule (no conflicting job commitments)

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED (required)
  • Completion of a Patient Care Technician Program (required)

Required Certifications

  • EKG Course Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Course Certificate
  • BLS Certification

Benefits:

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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