Patient Care Technician — PCT Apprentice Program

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack MeridianHealth is seeking candidates for the Patient Care Technician Apprentice program in New Jersey. The role emphasizes rapid learning, teamwork, and a strong patient focus to support caregivers and physicians in delivering high-quality care.

Selected hires enter as PCT Apprentices and will transition to a full Patient Care Technician after completing the apprenticeship, with ongoing education and collaborative teamwork at the core of the role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of one of the following programs: CNA, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician; or Fundamentals of Nursing; or HMH PCT Apprenticeship; or equivalent medical background.
• If selected, candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice and later transferred to Patient Care Technician after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of entering position.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

GED or High School diploma

CNA/MA/PCT program or Nursing Fundamentals program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program

Equivalent medical background (EMT, HHA, CMA, MA, PCT)

Job description

Hackensack MeridianHealth is seeking candidates for the Patient Care Technician Apprentice program in New Jersey. The role emphasizes rapid learning, teamwork, and a strong patient focus to support caregivers and physicians in delivering high-quality care.

Selected hires enter as PCT Apprentices and will transition to a full Patient Care Technician after completing the apprenticeship, with ongoing education and collaborative teamwork at the core of the role.