Patient Care Technician — PCT Apprentice Path

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking candidates for Patient Care Technician roles with a clear apprentice path. Applicants may be from CNA, CMA, MA, or PCT programs, or have equivalent medical backgrounds.

The program includes potential transfer to a full PCT role after successful completion, with emphasis on patient-focused care and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and complete the AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification within 60 days

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of one of the following programs or an equivalent medical background: CNA, MA, PCT, or Fundamentals of Nursing; or eligible for the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, and deliver high quality patient care with teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-focused care

Adaptability

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Blood sugar monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CMA/MA/Nursing Assistant program or equivalent

PCT Apprenticeship Program eligibility

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking candidates for Patient Care Technician roles with a clear apprentice path. Applicants may be from CNA, CMA, MA, or PCT programs, or have equivalent medical backgrounds.

The program includes potential transfer to a full PCT role after successful completion, with emphasis on patient-focused care and teamwork. Candidates should be prepared to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and complete the AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification within 60 days