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. 

 

The Patient Care Technician Education Assistant functions as a clinical assistant to the Network PCT education team. This position focuses on the education, training and orientation of Patient Care Technician Apprentices and Patient Care Technicians under the direction of a registered nurse educator.

1. Expert in verbalizing and demonstrating all skills required of the Patient Care Technician job role to new hires.

2. Maintains organization and cleanliness of classroom environment.

3. Maintains equipment in good working order and reports issues to RN educators promptly.

4. Maintains par levels of classroom supplies.

5. Performs clerical duties; data entry, assembles and maintains par levels of educational materials.

6. Responds to email in a timely manner.

7. Delivers documents to the hospital as needed.

8. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance the orientation process.

9. Self directed, self motivated to do more than is expected or required within scope of practice. 10. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

11. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

2. PCT experience in a hospital setting.

3. Mentoring/precepting experience.

4. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities.

5. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.

6. A strong sense of responsibility and accountability for providing education that consistently adheres to HMH policy and procedure.

7. An exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to assist with the delivery of the highest quality of education and service based on a strong sense of focus on patient safety. 8. Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.

9. Maintains competence in all aspects of Patient Care Technician job role.

10. Proficient in computer skills including Google applications and Epic.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Completion of HMH PCT Preceptor Course.

2. Nomination for PCT Preceptor of the year award.

3. Nomination for Bee Award.

 

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

 

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Certified Patient Care Technician.

Minimum rate of $23.97 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.