Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Team Caregiver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our dedicated team in New Jersey. The role focuses on direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, supporting safety, comfort, and patient satisfaction across a broad patient population.

Responsibilities span from assisting with assessments and procedures to ensuring equipment readiness and effective interdisciplinary communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• Completion of one of: CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals program; or HMH PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 60 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age, safety, and education criteria.
• Communicate with RN and health care team about patient status.
• Maintain patient safety and protect comfort and dignity.
• Assist with patient assessment, admissions, and discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and PI activities.
• Assist with routine tasks including vitals, specimen collection, and transport.
• Support with nutrition, hygiene, and daily living activities.
• Ensure proper equipment readiness and inventory management.
• Document care and notify RN of any abnormal findings.
• Support post mortem care when required by unit policy.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-focused care

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA program completion

AHA BLS within 60 days

Tools

EKG

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our dedicated team in New Jersey. The role focuses on direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, supporting safety, comfort, and patient satisfaction across a broad patient population.

Responsibilities span from assisting with assessments and procedures to ensuring equipment readiness and effective interdisciplinary communication.