About this role
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ • Atlantic Medical Group • Atlantic Visiting Nurse • Atlantic Mobile Health • Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For." • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026. • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. • Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026. • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. • Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) • Life & AD&D Insurance. • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution • PTO & Paid Sick Leave • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave • Backup and On-Site Childcare • Well-Being Rewards • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
• Assists nurse/physician with triage and primary assessment of patient: Notifies triage/charge/primary nurse of patient in distress. Assists patient and/or family to appropriate exam area and places on stretcher. Initiates cardiac monitoring and/or EKG. Functions as Triage Technician for adult and pediatric populations, obtains vital signs and reports to nurse; measures and records patients' weight in Kg, and visual acuity. Greets patients on arrival and assists triage nurse as directed with v/s, EKGs, urine specimens, and blood glucose. Performs basic EMT skills: simple dressings, application of ice, splinting, elevation of extremities. Assists nurse/physician with immediate intervention procedures: initiates EKG according to trigger guidelines; performs blood glucose. Professionalism/Accountability: Seeks to build on personal strengths; recognizes personal limits. Accepts responsibility and is accountable for decision making. Provides appropriate, constructive, and relevant feedback to peers regarding their practice. Acts as a resource on the role of PCTs in the E.D. Participates in the education and supervision of new staff technicians. Acts as a resource on the role and development of technicians in the E.D. Provides leadership on problem resolution. Preferred member of a professional organization. Identifies/adheres to unit policies concerning breaks, personal phone calls, cellular phone use, leaving the work area on non-break time, scheduling, and absences from work. Attend department meetings as required. Observes and maintains isolation precautions; Equipment disinfection: Adheres to the recommended hand hygiene practices as defined by Infection Control. Maintains standard precautions on all patients; washes hands before and after caring for each patient. Initiates isolation precautions when necessary; follows instructions on isolation signs when indicated. Replenishes PPE storage areas throughout department. Cleans EMS equipment and returns to EMS equipment storage area. Assists with disinfecting stretchers after patient use. Rinses soiled surgical trays prior to placing in Dirty Utility area.
• Reports patient care and determines priorities of care: Recognizes changes in general patient condition and reports to primary or charge RN. Measures and reports: vital signs, output from urinals, bedpans, foley catheters, wall suction (gastric or respiratory), and oral intake. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient and department needs while completing assignments. Works as a team member in meeting unit needs, changing from assigned area as needed. Contributes knowledge of individual patient routines to the plan of care. Proactively monitor assignments and communicate frequently with primary nurse and charge technician; works through the Charge Nurse and Charge Technician to reset priorities of multiple assignments to be completed. Communicates with the Charge Technician regarding assignments and department issues. Utilizes ICS during times of disasters. Educated on use of the Disaster Triage Tag. Job Function: 05. Patient safety and comfort measures: Properly identifies patients prior to intervention utilizing two patient identifiers. Usage of Soft ID system; proactively answers call bells and requests for assistance. Cleans and stocks panels/rooms/carts as per assignment and monitors/restocks as needed. Maintains bell rail position on occupied stretchers. Applies brakes on all stretchers. Assists RN in Applying restraints, responds to AHS Emergency Codes (Code Purple, Code Red, etc.) Assists patients to disrobe for exam. Secures belongings in patient belonging bag. Completes valuable inventory as needed. Secures, labels, and places 1:1 observation patient belonging in storage area. Assures transfer of patient belongings with patient.
• Mental health responsibilities: Observes for and responds to emotional needs of patients and/or significant others within scope of practice. Reports observations to primary nurse. Adheres to 1:1 observation responsibility as needed, utilizing the companion flow sheet. Monitors patients who are at risk for acting out behavior, assists RN, MHP, or Psych Technician in coordinating care for psychiatric patients. Performs patient and patient belonging search and seizure in a discreet manner for items that could pose a threat of physical harm to the patient, visitors, or caregivers. Secures, labels and places 1:1 observation patient belonging in storage area. Applies physical restraints, soft and leather. Responds to overhead Security Emergency Alert. Interface with security as needed to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Non-patient unit specific duties. Performs urine QCs, checks all refrigerator logs, updates whiteboards, assists with PCT assignments and breaks. Participates in the orientation of new employees; fulfills preceptor responsibilities and assists in the completion of Orientation Packets for new technicians; completes Tchnician Orientation Evaluation form; stock supplies; transports patients. Performs other duties and errands as requested. Informs Charge Nurse of supply levels and areas that require repair. Removes EMS equipment and returns to EMS equipment room. Performs daily QCs. Area specific duties; Completes area specific checklist. Greets EMS in assigned room, assisting with patient transfer to stretcher, placement into gown, v/s, monitor and EKG as directed. Follows through on patient care; obtains blood per policy, returns unused blood and/or obtains additional units as needed; maintains cervical spine precautions. Assists RN/Physician/PA with procedures including splinting, chest tube, and DPL, Level 1 set up, open thoracotomy, NG placement, central line/arterial line, Heliport duties and safety, overhead Security Alerts, Code STEMI, ambulation aids, air cast, splinting, bandaging, dressing, sterile technique, suture preparation, assist with IV insertion and venipuncture; secure patient for examination or procedure; age specific techniques and equipment as necessary.
• Patient Disposition: Assists patients to dress, assists patients and family/significant other to car, assists EMS with transferring patients to vehicles. Prepares and transports patients to nursing floors or other areas as necessary. Assures the return and cleans all department equipment used for patient transport. Witness signature on operating room consents. Secures belongings in patient belonging bag and completes the inventory of personal effects documentation for admitted patients or those transferred to the operating room. Replenish depleted equipment from room in preparation for the next patient.
Other tasks which may be required: Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OM
• Strong interpersonal communication skills - both verbal and written Patient, compassionate nature • Ability to operate as part of a team, alongside physicians and nurses Proficiency in computer-based data management programs and information systems • BLS • Float to NMC when needed • EMT certification/CNA preferred • Additional requirements as outlined by HR