Patient Care Technician - Observation - PT Evenings with Benefits (3:15pm-11:45pm)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack, Meriden (NJ, CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated team members to enhance patient care. This role emphasizes the importance of adaptability and teamwork, ensuring that employees can meet the evolving needs of patients. With a strong focus on ongoing education and a commitment to quality service, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in the healthcare sector. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter and help transform the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Ongoing education opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of CNA, MA, or PCT program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care with a focus on teamwork.
• Adapt to changing patient needs and provide support.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient Care

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent

Completion of Fundamentals of Nursing

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 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.
• 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:

• 1. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of hire.