Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Per Diem Night

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to support patients in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and experience with vital care tasks. We prioritize teamwork and community connection in our compassionate healthcare approach.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire.
• At least one year of PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Completion of a recognized PCT program including Phlebotomy and EKG.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Checking EKG

Vital Signs

Blood Sugar

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Patient Care Technician

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.
• 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!