Patient Care Technician - PMC - Five West - Full Time Evenings

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to transforming patient care. This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in patient care, including experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or similar roles. You'll play a vital part in supporting patients and ensuring their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Ongoing Education Support

Community Engagement Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Experience or certification in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' needs with a strong sense of accountability.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality care.
• Adapt to changing patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

BLS/CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Completion of Meridian Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
2. Completion of Meridian Nursing Assistant Program or
3. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification or
4. Current Nursing Student, having completed fundamentals in nursing clinical rotation or
5. Equivalent bedside nursing experience, such as home health aides, military hospital corpsman or medic, or Emergency Medical Technician
6. Experience or certification in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs, and blood sugar is preferred
7. BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required
8. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving patients' lives, excellent teamwork skills, dedication to ongoing education, and a passion for delivering high-quality care and service centered on patient needs are essential.
9. At least one (1) year of PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred

If you believe that your strengths and capabilities align with the above description, please apply today!