Patient Care Technician - PCT Apprentice Path

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a specific patient population under RN supervision. You will perform direct and indirect care, monitor patient status, and assist with admissions, discharges, and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy/lab specimen collection, EKGs, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the approved nursing/assistive programs or apprenticeship pathway.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (HCP) certification within 60 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and safety for assigned population.
• Document vital signs and notify RN of abnormal results.
• Assist with transport and activities of daily living.
• Perform EKGs as directed and ensure equipment readiness.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and PI activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or equivalent

AHA BLS/HL CPR (HCP) within 60 days

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support a specific patient population under RN supervision. You will perform direct and indirect care, monitor patient status, and assist with admissions, discharges, and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy/lab specimen collection, EKGs, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and patient satisfaction.