Patient Care Technician Apprentice (HMH Ambition Academy) - Multiple Location

The Hackensack Meridian Health Ambition Academy offers recent high school graduates a direct path to a high-demand healthcare career, serving as a powerful alternative to attending college. Participants receive paid, hands-on training, and professional guidance as a Patient Care Technician Apprentice at one of our top-ranked medical centers. Once the apprentices complete their respective programs, they will be eligible to apply for permanent positions within our statewide network.

The Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship class will be held in Hackensack, Edison and Neptune. Please note: You must be a current high school senior who is graduating in June 2026 to be eligible for the HMH Ambition Academy. 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. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

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. Licenses and Certifications Required: AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Please note: You must be a current high school senior who is graduating in June 2026 to be eligible for the HMH Ambition Academy.