Compassionate Patient Care Technician — Elevate Care

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune City, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join an interdisciplinary care team under RN supervision. You will provide direct and indirect patient care across a range of age groups, contribute to safety, comfort, and satisfaction, and participate in care planning from admissions through discharge.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; completion of one of the approved PCT/CNA/Nursing programs.
• Experience as PCT/CNA or enrollment in a recognized PCT apprenticeship encouraged.
• AHA BLS certification within 60 days of start date preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision within an interdisciplinary team.
• Obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy and basic specimen handling as directed.
• Assist with admissions, assessments, transports, and daily patient needs to improve comfort and safety.
• Document findings accurately and communicate changes to the nursing team promptly.
• Maintain equipment readiness, assist with safety measures and environmental checks.
• Participate in unit performance improvement activities and adhere to standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

PCT experience

Nursing assistant program

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA program or equivalent

EMT/Home Health Aide/CMA/MA/Nursing Assistant background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune City, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join an interdisciplinary care team under RN supervision. You will provide direct and indirect patient care across a range of age groups, contribute to safety, comfort, and satisfaction, and participate in care planning from admissions through discharge.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and completion of a PCT/CNA program or equivalent.