Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our patient-centered team. You will provide direct patient care, support nursing staff, and help ensure safe, compassionate service across assigned units.

Candidates should have a GED or diploma and completion of a PCT/CNA/MA program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship, with a strong focus on teamwork, learning, and patient safety. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the following: PCT/CNA/MA or nursing program, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program; or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs with teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-related criteria and safety.
• Ensure safe patient outcomes through judgment and action.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients, nursing staff and health care team.
• Demonstrate initiative and seek opportunities to improve performance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Engage in Unit/Department PI activities.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA or nursing program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Equivalent medical background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our patient-centered team. You will provide direct patient care, support nursing staff, and help ensure safe, compassionate service across assigned units.

Candidates should have a GED or diploma and completion of a PCT/CNA/MA program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship, with a strong focus on teamwork, learning, and patient safety. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.