Patient Care Technician – PCT Apprentice Path

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician Apprentice to support patient care under supervision during the apprenticeship program. The role emphasizes learning quickly, teamwork, and accountability for patient wellbeing.

Candidates may enter the PCT Apprentice track and advance to a full Patient Care Technician role after successful completion, with emphasis on phlebotomy, EKG checks, vital signs, and basic nursing skills as part of training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the programs or equivalent medical background such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant; selection into HMH PCT Apprentice Program possible.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, strong accountability for improving patient lives, teamwork, ongoing education, and dedication to high-quality care.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Accountability for patient care

Ability to learn quickly

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Patient Care Technician Apprentice to support patient care under supervision during the apprenticeship program. The role emphasizes learning quickly, teamwork, and accountability for patient wellbeing.

Candidates may enter the PCT Apprentice track and advance to a full Patient Care Technician role after successful completion, with emphasis on phlebotomy, EKG checks, vital signs, and basic nursing skills as part of training.