Patient Care Technician - Compassionate, Team-Driven Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Haddonfield (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 seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New Jersey. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care across age groups, coordinating with nurses, and supporting a continuum of care from admission to discharge.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a PCT/CNA/MA program or equivalent. Apprenticeship pathways and ongoing education are encouraged within a supportive hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of: CNA/MA/PCT program or nursing fundamentals program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and work in a team to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-related criteria and safety.
• Ensure safe patient outcomes through sound judgment and action.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and nursing staff.
• Take initiative to exceed expectations and improve job performance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration from admission to discharge.
• Participate in PI activities within the unit/department.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA program or equivalent

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New Jersey. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered care across age groups, coordinating with nurses, and supporting a continuum of care from admission to discharge.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a PCT/CNA/MA program or equivalent. Apprenticeship pathways and ongoing education are encouraged within a supportive hospital setting.