Patient Care Tech / PCT Day Surgery Recovery Room

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Day Surgery Recovery Room Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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. 
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. 

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

• The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintains a safe patient area.
• They assume responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member to achieve established outcomes.
• The Patient Care Technician participates in the daily plan of care for the patients in accordance with established nursing and facility policy/procedures. 

Job Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Patient Care Tech.

• 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: 

• Previous experience in a healthcare facility.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or a nursing student enrolled in a Nursing program who has successfully completed theoretical and clinical practicals in fundamentals of nursing in nursing school.

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.