Patient Care Technician — Compassionate, Team‑Driven Care

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support diverse patient populations under RN supervision. You will perform direct and indirect care, collect specimens, draw blood, and help maintain safety and comfort across shifts.

Required: high school diploma or GED and completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or equivalent. Preference for phlebotomy/EKG experience and PCT apprenticeship familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA, MA or PCT program or equivalent experience.
• AHA BLS/Basic Life Support within 60 days preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age and needs, under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens, perform venipuncture, and document results promptly.
• Take vital signs, monitor patient condition, and report changes to RN.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and basic nursing assistant tasks as assigned.
• Ensure equipment readiness and assist with patient transport and comfort.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and PI activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Patient Care Technician program

PCT Apprenticeship program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support diverse patient populations under RN supervision. You will perform direct and indirect care, collect specimens, draw blood, and help maintain safety and comfort across shifts.

Required: high school diploma or GED and completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or equivalent. Preference for phlebotomy/EKG experience and PCT apprenticeship familiarity.