Patient Care Technician – Apprenticeship Path

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New Jersey. The role supports patient care under RN supervision, focusing on safety, comfort, and effective care delivery for diverse patient populations.

Successful candidates will have a relevant medical program completion or HMH PCT Apprenticeship eligibility, with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of one of the following programs: CNA, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician, or Fundamentals of Nursing, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program.
• Equivalents in medical background (EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support across age ranges as part of the care team.
• Document patient data and report abnormal findings to RN.
• Assist with patient assessments, admissions, and procedures.
• Support patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction throughout care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and PI activities.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Equivalent medical background (EMT CMA MA PCT Nursing Assistant)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New Jersey. The role supports patient care under RN supervision, focusing on safety, comfort, and effective care delivery for diverse patient populations.

Successful candidates will have a relevant medical program completion or HMH PCT Apprenticeship eligibility, with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous learning in a hospital environment.