Patient Care Technician - Respiratory Care - Per Diem Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks candidates for a role within the PCT Apprentice pathway. The program prepares you to transition into a Patient Care Technician position by completing approved nursing support training and clinical experiences.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and a strong commitment to ongoing education to deliver high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required and/or GED equivalent.
• Completion of one of the following programs: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician; or Fundamentals of Nursing from an accredited school; or HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program.
• Candidates not yet completing programs may enter the HMH PCT Apprentice Program and later transfer to Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care under supervision as part of the PCT Apprentice pathway.
• Demonstrate teamwork and commitment to compassionate, quality care.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast learner

Accountability

Continuous education

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program completion

Nursing Fundamentals program

HMH PCT Apprenticeship 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of one of the following: - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician program or - Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing or - HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program - Or equivalent medical background experience, such as EMT, Home Health Aide, CMA, MA, PCT, Nursing Assistant. Note: Candidates that have not completed one of the programs but meet the other requirements will be considered for selection into the HMH PCT Apprentice Program. If selected, the candidate will be hired into the role of PCT Apprentice. Upon successful completion of the HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, the candidate will be transferred to the Patient Care Technician role.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs and blood sugar preferred
• At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician who has successfully completed a PCT program which includes Phlebotomy, EKG and nursing assistant course both in the theoretical and clinical setting.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.