Patient Care Technician - Observation - F/T with Benefits Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician Apprentice to join our team. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and a strong commitment to learning in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and complete a qualifying program (CNA/MA/PCT) or enter via PCT Apprenticeship; EMT/HHA/CMA backgrounds also accepted. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers is required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician program, or PCT apprenticeship.
• Equivalent medical background experience (e.g., EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT) considered.
• AHA Basic Life Support HCP certification within 60 days of entering position.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Accountability

Adaptability

Apprenticeship readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or equivalent

PCT Apprenticeship eligibility

EMT/HHA/CMA background

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.

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.