Patient Care Technician-Riverview-Same Day Surgery-Per Diem-Days

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is looking for a PCT Apprentice to join their team in New Jersey. This entry-level role offers the chance to gain essential healthcare experience and advance to a Patient Care Technician position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant certifications, and a passion for patient care. Join us in transforming healthcare and serving our community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Patient Care Technician program or equivalent experience.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Start as PCT Apprentice, progress to Patient Care Technician post-apprenticeship.
• Provide patient care and assist with basic health support.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Patient care

Basic Health Care Life Support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of PCT Certification Program

Certified Nursing Assistant or similar

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.

• 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 meets 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.

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification (must be obtained during the first 60 days of employment)

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!