Patient Care Technician — Phlebotomy & ECG Support

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

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey. You will provide direct patient care, support the nursing team, and help ensure safe outcomes from admission to discharge.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and completion or eligibility for a PCT/CNA/MA program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship. AHA BLS is required within 60 days of start; teamwork and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or eligibility for HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program.
• AHA BLS certification within 60 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age and care criteria.
• Communicate patient status with RN and health care team.
• Assist in admission through discharge to ensure safe transitions.
• Support in measurements, specimen collection, and phlebotomy as needed.
• Maintain equipment and supply readiness; ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

CNA/MA/PCT program

PCT Apprenticeship Program

EMT / CMA background

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in New Jersey. You will provide direct patient care, support the nursing team, and help ensure safe outcomes from admission to discharge.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and completion or eligibility for a PCT/CNA/MA program or HMH PCT Apprenticeship. AHA BLS is required within 60 days of start; teamwork and compassionate care are essential.