Patient Care Technician - Growth, Training & Benefits

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey. You will provide patient care across age groups, communicate with the care team, and participate in care planning and improvement activities. Applicants may enter the HMH PCT Apprenticeship pathway.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and ongoing education with a competitive benefits package and a starting pay rate of $20.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a PCT/CNA/MA program or nursing fundamentals program, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship.
• Ability to learn quickly, stay accountable, work in a team, and pursue ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age-appropriate criteria and safety.
• Communicate with patients, nursing staff, and care team about status and care.
• Show initiative to exceed basic duties and improve performance.
• Participate in plan-of-care interdisciplinary collaboration from admission to discharge.
• Engage in Unit/Department PI activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Ability to learn quickly

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/MA program

Nursing fundamentals program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

EMT/Home Health Aide/CMA

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey. You will provide patient care across age groups, communicate with the care team, and participate in care planning and improvement activities. Applicants may enter the HMH PCT Apprenticeship pathway.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and ongoing education with a competitive benefits package and a starting pay rate of $20.68 per hour.