Mental Health Technician - Comprehensive Services Unit - FT Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Dutchtown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey to support patient comfort and safety in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, rapid learning, and delivering high-quality care with a patient-focused approach.

Preferred candidates include those with PCT/CNA/MHT training, phlebotomy and EKG experience, and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs with strong accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Adaptability

Accountability

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

GED or high school diploma

PCT program completion / CNA or MHT training

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.