Mental Health Technician - General Adult Unit - FT Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Dutchtown (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patients and caregivers, assist with basic nursing tasks, monitor vitals, and ensure comfort in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Experience as PCT, MHT or CNA in a hospital is strongly preferred. Certification in Phlebotomy and EKG, along with Nursing Assistant training, is highly valued for hands-on patient care.

Licenses: AHA Basic Health Care certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong teamwork and a patient-focused approach.
• Ongoing commitment to education and quality care.

Skills

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Continuous education

Patient focus

Education

High School / 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