Compassionate Patient Care Technician — Growth & Benefits

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, patient satisfaction, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team across the patient’s stay.

Training pathways include PCT Apprenticeship for eligible candidates. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of approved CNA/MA/PCT programs or Nursing Fundamentals, with emphasis on learning quickly, accountability,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals program, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship eligible.
• Able to learn quickly, be accountable, work well in a team and focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age and clinical criteria.
• Ongoing communication with patients and care team regarding status and care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration of patient plan of care from admission to discharge.

Skills

Learn quickly

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Patient focus

Lifelong learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals

HMH PCT Apprenticeship eligibility

EMT/Home Health Aide/CMA experience

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, patient satisfaction, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team across the patient’s stay.

Training pathways include PCT Apprenticeship for eligible candidates. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of approved CNA/MA/PCT programs or Nursing Fundamentals, with emphasis on learning quickly, accountability,