Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Team Player

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a diverse patient population under RN supervision. The role emphasizes direct and indirect patient care, safety, comfort and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or nursing fundamentals course. PCT apprenticeship paths are available. The position may involve duties across various units in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT program or nursing fundamentals program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs; strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age, safety and education requirements.
• Communicate with patients, nursing staff and healthcare team about patient status.
• Assist with unit and environment-related tasks and participate in PI activities.
• Support patient safety initiatives and comfort.
• Participate in interdisciplinary plan of care from admission to discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA/MA/PCT program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a diverse patient population under RN supervision. The role emphasizes direct and indirect patient care, safety, comfort and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or nursing fundamentals course. PCT apprenticeship paths are available. The position may involve duties across various units in New Jersey.