Patient Care Technician – Apprenticeship Path & Benefits

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will participate in interdisciplinary care planning and contribute to patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include supporting patient needs across physical, educational, and safety aspects while communicating with the care team and families. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality care in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs; strong teamwork and patient focus.
• Phlebotomy/EKG and vital signs experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year PCT/CNA hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-specific criteria.
• Ensure safe patient outcomes through clinical judgment and actions.
• Maintain open communication with patients and nursing staff.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals training or HMH PCT Apprenticeship

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You will participate in interdisciplinary care planning and contribute to patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include supporting patient needs across physical, educational, and safety aspects while communicating with the care team and families. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality care in a busy clinical setting.