Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Care & Career Growth

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprentice in Red Bank, NJ. The role emphasizes learning quickly, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and complete one of the listed programs (CNA/MA/PCT) or the HMH PCT Apprenticeship, with a view to transferring to the PCT role after apprenticeship and fulfilling the AHA BLS requirement within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the following programs: CNA, Medical Assistant, or PCT, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, work with accountability, and deliver high-quality care in a teamwork-focused environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care focus

Adaptability

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Blood glucose monitoring

PCT Apprenticeship awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT Apprenticeship Program

CNA/MA/PCT program completion

EMT background

Nursing assistant course completion

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprentice in Red Bank, NJ. The role emphasizes learning quickly, teamwork, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and complete one of the listed programs (CNA/MA/PCT) or the HMH PCT Apprenticeship, with a view to transferring to the PCT role after apprenticeship and fulfilling the AHA BLS requirement within 60 days.