Local Contract Patient Care Tech - $24-28 per hour

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