Patient Care Technician — PCT Apprentice Program

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is hiring a Patient Care Technician Apprentice in Hackensack, NJ. This role supports clinical teams, learns on the job, and progresses from apprentice to licensed PCT upon program completion.

Candidates meet program prerequisites such as completion of CNA/MA/PCT training or Fundamentals of Nursing, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent medical background.
• Candidates without completed programs may enter the HMH PCT Apprentice Program and transition to PCT after completion.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR within 60 days of starting is preferred for certification readiness.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG checks

Vital signs

Blood glucose

Teamwork

PCT Apprenticeship

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA / MA / PCT program

Fundamentals of Nursing program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Equivalent medical background (EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant)

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is hiring a Patient Care Technician Apprentice in Hackensack, NJ. This role supports clinical teams, learns on the job, and progresses from apprentice to licensed PCT upon program completion.

Candidates meet program prerequisites such as completion of CNA/MA/PCT training or Fundamentals of Nursing, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.