Patient Care Technician – Apprenticeship Path

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a patient population under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves delivering direct and indirect care and contributing to patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care, document clinical observations, and assist with tasks from admission to discharge. A CNA/MA/PCT background or PCT apprenticeship is preferred, with BLS certification required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing, or apprenticeship pathway.
• AHA BLS certification within 60 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor patient status, record vitals, and report abnormalities.
• Assist with procedures, admission, discharge, and safety measures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and PI activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Phlebotomy (preferred)

Vitals & EKG

Education

High School diploma/GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a patient population under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves delivering direct and indirect care and contributing to patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

You will participate in interdisciplinary care, document clinical observations, and assist with tasks from admission to discharge. A CNA/MA/PCT background or PCT apprenticeship is preferred, with BLS certification required