Patient Care Tech / PCT ER
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open patient care technician jobs in New Jersey post a median of $20.68 an hour, the middle half $20.68–$22.63, across 158 jobs that state their pay. Patient care technicians employed in New Jersey earn a median of $22.52 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, PRN , Emergency Room A (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Westwood, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
- Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
Responsibilities
Patient Care Technicians work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. The Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in the healthcare delivery setting by improving patient satisfaction by influencing patient throughput.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Minimum 6 months in an acute care hospital setting
- Prior experience in performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Patient care or EKG and phlebotomy certificate
- Cardiac Credentialing International Certification
- Emergency Department Experience
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Ardent Health
Ardent Health runs hospitals and clinics in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, New Jersey and Idaho, from Nashville, Tennessee.
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