Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - PT Nights with Benefits (11pm-7:30am)

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a nursing assistant or patient care technician program. Responsibilities include delivering patient care and supporting medical staff while ensuring a compassionate and responsive approach to patient needs. This position offers opportunities for growth within a healthcare facility that values teamwork and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program required.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and accountability for improving lives.
• Preferred experience includes working as PCT or CNA in hospital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care and support under healthcare professionals.
• Monitor vital signs and assist in basic patient care tasks.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Accountability

Patient focus

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

Patient Care Technician certification

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG equipment

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 tosucceed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees areteam members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about howwe support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keepgetting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader ofpositive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Medical Office Assistant Certification.