Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - F/T with Benefits Night

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician Apprentice. This role involves completing a structured training program while assisting in patient care services within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a passion for healthcare. Join us in transforming healthcare and making a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Completion of a Patient Care Technician program or equivalent medical background.
• Certification in Basic Health Care Life Support required within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of PCT or CNA experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under supervision as a PCT Apprentice.
• Responsible for checking vital signs and performing EKG tests.
• Work collaboratively in a hospital setting to support patient needs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Checking EKG

Vital Signs Monitoring

Blood Sugar Testing

Basic Health Care Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of one of the following:
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or
• Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or
• HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program
• Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant.

Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire
• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred
• At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!