Patient Care Technician: Collaborative Care & Skill Growth

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on direct and indirect care across a variety of patients, contributing to satisfaction, safety, and comfort.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with admissions, transports, and daily patient needs. The ideal candidate completes a CNA/MA/PCT program or holds equivalent medical training, demonstrates teamwork and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT program or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly, work in a team, and maintain patient focus.
• Strong sense of accountability and dedication to quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age and clinical needs within the care team.
• Obtain vital signs, collect specimens, and document findings per policy.
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture as directed by RN.
• Assist with assessment, admission, and discharge processes.
• Support with transport, hygiene, feeding, and comfort of patients.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and a safe patient environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Learning quickly

Patient focus

Communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

CNA / Medical Assistant / PCT program

Equivalent medical background (EMT, HHA, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant)

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on direct and indirect care across a variety of patients, contributing to satisfaction, safety, and comfort.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with admissions, transports, and daily patient needs. The ideal candidate completes a CNA/MA/PCT program or holds equivalent medical training, demonstrates teamwork and