Patient Care Technician — Phlebotomy & EKG

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 patient care operations in a hospital setting. The role focuses on direct and indirect care under RN supervision, promoting patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction through teamwork and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities include performing basic clinical tasks, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, and contributing to care plans from admission to discharge, with a commitment to quality and continuous

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent medical background required.
• Ability to learn quickly, strong accountability, teamwork and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on age, safety and education needs.
• Document vitals and lab data, alert RN for abnormalities.
• Perform venipuncture and basic phlebotomy tasks per protocol.
• Conduct EKGs and ensure equipment is ready and clean.
• Assist with patient transport, hygiene, and daily activities.
• Support interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Teamwork

PCT Apprenticeship

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or Fundamentals of Nursing

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care operations in a hospital setting. The role focuses on direct and indirect care under RN supervision, promoting patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction through teamwork and adherence to standards.

Responsibilities include performing basic clinical tasks, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, and contributing to care plans from admission to discharge, with a commitment to quality and continuous