Patient Care Technician - General Pediatrics - F/T with Benefits Night

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization, Hackensack Meridian Health, to make a difference in patients' lives as a Patient Care Technician. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and experience in patient care. You'll work collaboratively in a supportive environment, ensuring quality patient care while advancing your skills and career.

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire.
• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and patient care.
• At least 1 year experience as PCT or CNA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Perform phlebotomy, vital signs checks, and blood sugar testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Checking EKG

Vital signs monitoring

Blood sugar testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of certified nursing assistant program

Completion of patient care technician program

Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing program

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.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire
• 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.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!