Patient Care Technician: Apprenticeship & Growth Path

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our interdisciplinary care team. Under RN supervision, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, promote patient safety and comfort, and support patients across a variety of conditions.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for assessments, monitoring vitals, drawing blood, performing EKGs, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with nurses and other staff to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT program or Nursing Assistant program or equivalent medical background.
• Eligible for HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with patient assessments and preparation for care.
• Monitor vitals, collect specimens, and document findings.
• Perform EKGs and basic lab procedures.
• Maintain equipment and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate plan of care.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GED or higher

PCT/MA/Nursing Assistant program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

EMT or CMA background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our interdisciplinary care team. Under RN supervision, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, promote patient safety and comfort, and support patients across a variety of conditions.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for assessments, monitoring vitals, drawing blood, performing EKGs, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with nurses and other staff to ensure quality care.