Compassionate Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune City, New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support an interdisciplinary care team and provide direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Under RN supervision, you will assist with assessments, vital signs, specimen collection, and comfort measures, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction while contributing to unit PI activities and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a PCT/CNA/MA program or nursing assistant pathway.
• Eligible for HMH PCT Apprentice path if needed.
• Lifesaving and patient care skills aligned with hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform vital signs, basic assessments, and documentation.
• Collect specimens and perform venipuncture as directed.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Communicate with patients, families, and care team for safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and PI activities.
• Ensure equipment readiness and environment readiness for procedures.

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/ CNA/ MA program

HHA/ EMT background

PCT Apprenticeship option

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune City, New Jersey, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support an interdisciplinary care team and provide direct and indirect patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Under RN supervision, you will assist with assessments, vital signs, specimen collection, and comfort measures, focusing on patient safety and satisfaction while contributing to unit PI activities and ongoing education.