Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Hospital Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision across a hospital unit. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and assist with assessments while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Under the interdisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care plans from admission to discharge, support efficiency, and participate in performance improvement activities. AHA BLS is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing; or equivalent medical background.
• AHA BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with assessments, vital signs, specimen collection and documentation.
• Support patient safety, comfort and satisfaction through attentive care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and performance improvement.
• Handle routine unit tasks and ensure equipment readiness and cleanliness.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT program

Fundamentals of Nursing program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision across a hospital unit. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and assist with assessments while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Under the interdisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care plans from admission to discharge, support efficiency, and participate in performance improvement activities. AHA BLS is required within 60 days of hire.