Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Team-Driven Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions from admission to discharge. A GED or diploma plus a PCT/MA/Nursing program or apprenticeship is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or Fundamentals of Nursing program; or HMH PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age and clinical needs.
• Record vital signs and document findings; notify RN of abnormalities.
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture; collect specimens.
• Perform EKGs and ensure equipment readiness.
• Assist with patient comfort, hygiene, and daily activities.
• Support patient safety and participate in care planning and improvement activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Job description

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

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth transitions from admission to discharge. A GED or diploma plus a PCT/MA/Nursing program or apprenticeship is required.