Patient Care Technician — Growth & Apprenticeship Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New Jersey. The role involves direct patient care across age groups, collaboration with nursing and health care colleagues, and active participation in the patient’s plan of care from admission to discharge.

Applicants may enter via the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program. A valid PCT/CNA/MA program or related medical background is required, with strong teamwork and a commitment to ongoing education and high-quality

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of PCT/CNA/MA or nursing fundamentals program; or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-appropriate criteria.
• Ensure safe patient outcomes through judgment and actions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients and care team.
• Demonstrate initiative to exceed requirements and improve performance.
• Participate in care planning from admission to discharge.
• Contribute to Unit/Department PI activities.

Skills

PCT Apprenticeship

Teamwork

Fast learner

Patient focus

Education

HS diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA program

EMT/CMA/PCT background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New Jersey. The role involves direct patient care across age groups, collaboration with nursing and health care colleagues, and active participation in the patient’s plan of care from admission to discharge.

Applicants may enter via the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program. A valid PCT/CNA/MA program or related medical background is required, with strong teamwork and a commitment to ongoing education and high-quality