Patient Care Technician – Growth Path & Team Impact

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our clinical team in New Jersey. You will support direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, ensuring safety, comfort, and accurate documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, adherence to safety protocols, and participation in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience across the unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT or nursing fundamentals program or HMH Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly, work in a team, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care aligned with age-related criteria for the assigned unit.
• Communicate patient status with RN and care team.
• Assist with admissions, assessments, and procedures.
• Draw blood and perform venipuncture per protocol.
• Perform EKGs and ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain supplies and room readiness; assist with patient transport.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-focused care

Education

High school diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA/Nursing fundamentals program or HMH Apprenticeship

Equivalent medical background (EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our clinical team in New Jersey. You will support direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, ensuring safety, comfort, and accurate documentation while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, adherence to safety protocols, and participation in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and experience across the unit.