Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a specific patient population under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will deliver direct and indirect care, promote safety, comfort and satisfaction, and participate in interdisciplinary team care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, performing EKGs, ensuring equipment readiness, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or equivalent; Apprentice pathway available.
• AHA BLS/Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age, safety, and clinical criteria.
• Take and document vital signs; communicate changes to RN.
• Draw blood and perform venipuncture as directed.
• Perform EKGs and manage related equipment as directed.
• Assist with admission, procedures, and care transitions.
• Support unit safety, comfort, and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA / MA / PCT program

PCT Apprentice Program eligibility

Tools

EKG equipment

Venipuncture tools

Vital signs devices

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Patient Care Technician to support a specific patient population under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will deliver direct and indirect care, promote safety, comfort and satisfaction, and participate in interdisciplinary team care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting with procedures, drawing blood, performing EKGs, ensuring equipment readiness, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.