Patient Care Technician (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a diverse patient population with direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role focuses on patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction, and involves assisting with various patient, unit, and environment tasks while promoting teamwork and continuous learning.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a PCT/CNA/MA program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship, and a background in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of a PCT/CNA/MA program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship or nursing program.
• Alternative medical background accepted if other requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Participate in unit and environment-related tasks and care delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient focus

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA program or HMHPCT Apprenticeship

Healthcare background (EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA)

Tools

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Patient Care Technician functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct and indirect care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. Under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, promotes patient satisfaction, comfort and safety. Assists with a variety of patient, unit and environment-related tasks. Participates in patient safety initiatives.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or
  • Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or
  • HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program
  • Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant.
  • Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred
• At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Medical Office Assistant Certification.

Working Conditions:

• Long periods of sitting with frequent standing, walking or moving.
• Requires periods of keying on computer terminal to input information.
• Requires constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
• Exposure to communicable diseases.
• Lifting > 35 pounds.
• Extended wearing of PPE.
• Application of surgical mask for long periods of time.