Patient Care Technician - Tele/Observation - F/T with Benefits Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks compassionate individuals to join our care team as Patient Care Tech (PCT) Apprentices. This program provides hands-on training and a pathway to a full PCT role, with emphasis on teamwork, patient safety, and high-quality care.

Candidates may have CNA/MA/PCT credentials or nursing fundamentals training, or may begin as a PCT Apprentice if selected. AHA BLS within 60 days of starting is required.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of the listed programs or equivalent medical background.
• Candidate should be able to learn quickly and work in a team to improve patient care.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-focused care

Learning agility

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

CNA/MA/PCT program or nursing fundamentals program

PCT Apprenticeship Program or equivalent medical background

Jobbeschreibung

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.