Patient Care Technician Apprentice Pathway

Hackensack Meridian Health; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our care team. The role supports an interdisciplinary team under RN supervision, delivering patient care and participating in safety, education and comfort.

A day includes direct care, communication with the care team, and continuous improvement activities. Minimum requirements include HS diploma or GED and completion of CNA/MAP/PCT programs or equivalent; AHA BLS within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the listed programs or equivalent medical background.
• Hospital experience preferred or eligibility for HMH PCT Apprentice Program.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on criteria appropriate to the age of patients.
• Ensure safe and effective patient outcomes through professional judgment and actions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and care team.
• Show initiative and improve job performance beyond requirements.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Participate in Unit/Department PI activities.

Skills

HS diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA program completion

Teamwork

Ability to learn quickly

Phlebotomy, EKG familiarity

Patient focus

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

PCT Apprenticeship program

Fundamentals of Nursing program

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG/ECG competency

AHA BLS/HCP certification

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our care team. The role supports an interdisciplinary team under RN supervision, delivering patient care and participating in safety, education and comfort.

A day includes direct care, communication with the care team, and continuous improvement activities. Minimum requirements include HS diploma or GED and completion of CNA/MAP/PCT programs or equivalent; AHA BLS within 60 days.