Patient Care Technician - Oncology - Full Time Days (7am-3:30pm)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals to join their team. This role emphasizes the importance of teamwork and adaptability in providing high-quality care to patients. With a focus on continuous improvement and community support, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant, medical assistant, or patient care technician program.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care and service.
• Support teamwork and collaboration in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Patient Care Technician Program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe 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 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.