Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Hospital Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our New Jersey team. The role focuses on patient care, safety, and communication with the nursing team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates typically hold a High School diploma or GED and have completed a PCT/CNA/MA program or are eligible for the HMH PCT Apprenticeship. Teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning are essential in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of one of the following programs: CNA, CMA, PCT, Nursing Assistant, or equivalent medical background experience.
• Candidates may enter the HMH PCT Apprentice program and transfer after completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-specific criteria and safety.
• Maintain effective and safe patient outcomes through judgment and action.
• Communicate with patients, nursing staff and health care team about patient status.
• Show initiative to improve performance and explore opportunities beyond baseline duties.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Engage in unit/department PI activities to enhance quality of care.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CMA/Nursing assistant program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our New Jersey team. The role focuses on patient care, safety, and communication with the nursing team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates typically hold a High School diploma or GED and have completed a PCT/CNA/MA program or are eligible for the HMH PCT Apprenticeship. Teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning are essential in this hospital setting.