Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - FT Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack MeridianHealth is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprentice to join our hospital team. The role emphasizes rapid learning, teamwork, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Preferred candidates include those with phlebotomy experience and EKG skills, plus a valid CNA/MA/PCT credential or completion of an approved apprenticeship. The position supports career development within our compassionate healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required per the ad.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or PCT Apprenticeship program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong teamwork and dedication to patient and caregiver well‑being.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient focus

Accountability

Adaptability

Fast learner

Willingness to learn

Education

CNA program

MA program

PCT Apprenticeship

EMT / HHA background

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealth 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, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 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 HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.