Mental Health Technician - Admissions - Carrier Clinic - PT Days with Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Patient Care Technicians. This role involves providing high-quality patient care and support in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, with a focus on teamwork and patient needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to patient needs.
• Experience with behavioral health patients preferred.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Focus

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred
• At least one (1) year PCT, MHT, CNA or other behavioral health experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patients.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.