Patient Care Technician: Impactful, Team‑Based Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. You will deliver bedside care aligned with patient needs, communicate status with nurses, and participate in care planning from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quick learning, and a patient-first approach, with a pathway into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program for eligible candidates. A minimum rate of pay is provided, reflecting NJ requirements and the broader rewards package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care based on age-specific criteria and safety guidelines.
• Ensuring effective and safe patient outcomes through judgment and action.
• Communicating with patients, nursing staff, and health care team about patient status.
• Taking initiative to improve job performance and opportunities.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

PCT/CNA or nursing program

HMH PCT Apprentice program eligibility

Tools

EKG equipment

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. You will deliver bedside care aligned with patient needs, communicate status with nurses, and participate in care planning from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quick learning, and a patient-first approach, with a pathway into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program for eligible candidates. A minimum rate of pay is provided, reflecting NJ requirements and the broader rewards package.