Patient Care Technician-Ocean-ED-Per Diem-Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Herbertsville (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey to support patient care across units. The role emphasizes teamwork, learning quickly, and delivering high-quality care to patients.

The position may include participation in the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, with opportunities for advancement. A minimum starting rate of $20.68 per hour is posted, reflecting our commitment to pay equity and competitive total rewards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; additional CNA/MA/PCT training preferred.
• Completion of PCT, CNA or MA program or equivalent medical background.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care based on age-appropriate criteria and safety.
• Ensuring safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment and actions.
• Ongoing communication with patients and healthcare team regarding status and care.
• Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration of the plan of care from admission to discharge.
• Participating in Unit/Department PI activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Learning quickly

Adaptability

Accountability

Patient focus

Ongoing education

Education

High School diploma / GED

CNA or Medical Assistant or PCT program

PCT Apprenticeship / equivalent medical background

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

EKG equipment

Vital signs monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

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’salso 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.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of aPatient Care Technicianat Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Providingpatient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria,appropriate tothe age of the guests/patients served in assignedservice
• Providing foreffective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice,judgmentand critical actions
• Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care teamregardingpatient's status andrenderedcare

• Taking self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected orrequiredin the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating newopportunities
• Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patient's plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuumofcare
• Participating in Unit/Department Performance Improvement [PI] activities

Qualifications

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.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.