Patient Care Technician - Telemetry - P/T with Benefits Night

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Patient Care Technician in Telemetry. This part-time role involves direct patient care, maintaining communication with healthcare teams, and performing vital assessments. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferably with experience in a hospital setting. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment focused on growth and community.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• At least one year of PCT or CNA experience preferred.
• Must obtain AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification within 60 days.
• Preferred experience with phlebotomy, EKG, and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on physical and psychosocial criteria.
• Maintain communication with patients and healthcare team.
• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs and documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital Signs

Blood Sugar Testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of recognized CNA/PCT program

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Telemetry - P/T with Benefits Night

Join us as a Patient Care Technician - Telemetry - P/T with Benefits Night at Hackensack Meridian Health.

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 support each other's success. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are considered team members. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive environment focused on community and growth. Together, we are advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as leaders of positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the patient's age.
• Ensure effective and safe outcomes through sound practice, judgment, and critical actions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members regarding patient status and care provided.
• Take initiative to exceed job expectations, improve performance, and create new opportunities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge for safe patient transitions.
• Engage in Unit/Department Performance Improvement activities.
• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, EKG, specimen collection, and documentation.
• Assist with patient hygiene, comfort, mobility, and environment preparation.
• Ensure equipment functionality and safety, including emergency equipment checks.
• Support patient transport, feeding, and other daily needs.
• Adhere to organizational standards and policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized CNA, Medical Assistant, PCT program, or related accredited nursing or medical training.
• Must obtain AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (HCP) certification within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: experience in phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, and blood sugar testing.
• At least one year of PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred or eligibility for the HMH PCT apprenticeship program.

If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute, please apply today! We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay rate is an estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.

Additional Details

The starting pay is provided for informational purposes and is not a guarantee of specific compensation. Compensation may be adjusted based on market data, experience, education, skills, location, and organizational factors. Positions may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. Starting hourly rate: $20.32.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare