Patient Care Technician Apprentice — Start Your Nursing Career

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,254,000 - 58,520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Pay transparency and competitive pay

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is offering a PCT Apprenticeship Program that combines classroom training with on-unit preceptorship. Successful completion advances you to a Patient Care Technician role within the system.

The program emphasizes teamwork, rapid skill development, and compassionate patient care under experienced mentors, with clear pathways for growth within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers within 60 days of start.
• Ability to learn quickly, work as part of a team, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care aligned with age-specific criteria and safety standards.
• Communicate with patients and nursing staff regarding patient status and care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Adhere to competency standards and organizational guidelines.

Skills

Quick learner

Accountability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-focused care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is offering a PCT Apprenticeship Program that combines classroom training with on-unit preceptorship. Successful completion advances you to a Patient Care Technician role within the system.

The program emphasizes teamwork, rapid skill development, and compassionate patient care under experienced mentors, with clear pathways for growth within a leading health system.