Patient Care Technician – Apprentice Path

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking candidates for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprentice path. The role emphasizes fast learning, accountability, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital environment.

Eligible candidates may enter the PCT Apprentice program with a pathway to a full Patient Care Technician position after successful completion, contributing to patient and caregiver outcomes with strong clinical supports and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of one: CNA, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician program; or Fundamentals of Nursing; or HMH PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background experience.
• If selected without a program, candidate enters HMH PCT Apprentice program with transfer to Patient Care Technician upon completion.

Skills

Fast learner

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma

GED

PCT/MA/CNA program or Fundamentals of Nursing

HMH PCT Apprenticeship

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking candidates for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprentice path. The role emphasizes fast learning, accountability, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital environment.

Eligible candidates may enter the PCT Apprentice program with a pathway to a full Patient Care Technician position after successful completion, contributing to patient and caregiver outcomes with strong clinical supports and ongoing education.