Local Contract Patient Care Tech Job at Equiliem, Edison, NJ

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  • Equiliem
  • Edison, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Equiliem is seeking a local contract Patient Care Tech for a local contract job in Edison, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Patient Care Tech
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

Patient Care Technician – Edison, NJ
Pay: $24 – $28 per hour
Schedule: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12s), Every Other Weekend, 1 Holiday Per Season
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team in Edison, NJ. The PCT will assist Registered Nurses in providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department environment . The ideal candidate will bring proven acute care experience, strong clinical skills, and a reliable, team-oriented work ethic.

Responsibilities
  • Welcome patients and verify identification bracelets.
  • Prepare patients for admission, assessment, and procedures.
  • Perform phlebotomy (IV and capillary blood draws) using aseptic technique.
  • Conduct EKGs as directed.
  • Assist with transport, patient meals, hygiene, toileting, and comfort care.
  • Monitor and document vital signs, weights, glucose finger sticks, intake, and output.
  • Maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure room readiness for admissions.
  • Answer call lights promptly and communicate changes in patient condition to the RN.
  • Assist RN with patient positioning, including respiratory patients (oxygen, trach, and vent support).
  • Provide care tailored to patient needs, considering age, culture, and communication barriers.
Requirements

Education:

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

Certifications & Licensure:

  • BLS (American Heart Association) – required
  • EKG Certificate – required
  • Phlebotomy Certificate – required

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of recent PCT experience in an acute care facility (Emergency Department experience preferred)
  • Experience with phlebotomy, EKG, vitals, blood glucose monitoring, and patient hygiene support
  • Prior Epic experience preferred (training provided if not)
Schedule & Commitment
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3x12s)
  • Every other weekend
  • 1 holiday per season (2–3 during contract)
  • 13-week contract
  • Float required (ED holding pool)
  • No on-call shifts
Pay & Benefits
  • $24 – $28/hour (based on experience)
  • Opportunity to work in a high-acuity Emergency Department (stroke, sepsis, STEMI patients)
  • Training and support in Epic charting system
  • Collaborative, team-based work environment

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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