Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Team‑Oriented Care

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking candidates for the PCT Apprentice role in New Jersey. The program leads to a Patient Care Technician role and emphasizes quick learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care.

Preferred candidates include those with phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, or blood glucose monitoring experience, and a background in CNA, MA, CMA, or similar roles. A successful completion of the apprenticeship transfers to the PCT role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of one of the listed programs: PCT/APT, nursing program, or equivalent medical background experience.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and deliver high-quality patient care with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate learning agility and adaptability to patient needs.
• Deliver high-quality care with strong patient focus and accountability.
• Support teamwork and ongoing education within the care team.

Skills

Fast learner

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Accountability

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Blood sugar monitoring

Education

PCT Apprenticeship Program or Nursing program completion

High School diploma or GED

EMT / CMA / MA / Nursing Assistant experience

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking candidates for the PCT Apprentice role in New Jersey. The program leads to a Patient Care Technician role and emphasizes quick learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care.

Preferred candidates include those with phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, or blood glucose monitoring experience, and a background in CNA, MA, CMA, or similar roles. A successful completion of the apprenticeship transfers to the PCT role.