Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Med-Surg - PCT#25478

Job Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Med-Surg
Location: Hackensack, NJ, United States
Department: Med-Surg
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks

Schedule & Shift Details:

• Day Shift
• 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM
• 5 × 8-hour shifts per week (40 hours/week)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required (2–3 during assignment)
• No on-call
• Floating as needed

Work Setting:

• High-volume acute care hospital

Job Overview:

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a reliable Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support a fast-paced Med-Surg unit. The ideal candidate will work closely with nursing staff to provide direct patient care and ensure a safe, efficient, and supportive patient care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist nursing staff with patient care and clinical support tasks
• Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake, and output
• Perform EKGs and document results
• Collect blood specimens using proper phlebotomy techniques
• Perform capillary blood draws and glucometer testing
• Assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and transport
• Support meal setup and feeding when required
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and equipment
• Restock supplies and ensure proper specimen handling
• Respond promptly to patient needs and call lights
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to RN
• Support a safe and organized care environment

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Patient Care Technician program required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital experience required
• Phlebotomy certification required
• EKG certification required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Strong skills in vitals, specimen collection, and patient care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.