Patient Care Tech: Apprenticeship Path to PCT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our NJ hospital team, delivering compassionate patient care across ages with emphasis on safety and quality. The role supports continuity of care from admission to discharge and participates in multidisciplinary planning and PI activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals program; an apprenticeship path is available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT programs or Nursing Fundamentals program required.
• HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program eligible; alternative pathways include EMT/Home Health Aide/CMA experience.
• Ability to learn quickly, teamwork, accountability and patient-focused care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-related criteria and care plan.
• Ensure safe outcomes through judgement and action.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and care team.
• Demonstrate initiative and seek opportunities beyond basics of role.
• Support interdisciplinary care plan from admission to discharge.
• Participate in Unit/Department PI activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Willingness to learn

Patient-centered care

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program

Nursing Fundamentals program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

EMT / Home Health Aide / CMA experience

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our NJ hospital team, delivering compassionate patient care across ages with emphasis on safety and quality. The role supports continuity of care from admission to discharge and participates in multidisciplinary planning and PI activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals program; an apprenticeship path is available.