Patient Care Technician — Compassionate, Collaborative Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. You will provide patient care based on age-specific needs, guide care plans, and collaborate with nurses and other staff from admission to discharge.

You will communicate effectively with patients and the health care team, document findings, assist with procedures, monitor status, and support safe transitions and continuum of care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician program or equivalent nursing program or apprenticeship.
• Equivalent medical background experience (e.g., EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the patient age.
• Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues, and health care team regarding patient status and care.
• Follow through with duties, improve job performance, and support interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Obtain clinical observations (vital signs) and document findings in patient records.
• Ensure safe patient environment and assist with procedures, transport, and daily activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team collaboration

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or equivalent

EMT/Home Health Aide/CMA background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. You will provide patient care based on age-specific needs, guide care plans, and collaborate with nurses and other staff from admission to discharge.

You will communicate effectively with patients and the health care team, document findings, assist with procedures, monitor status, and support safe transitions and continuum of care in a fast-paced hospital setting.