Cardiac ICU Patient Care Associate – PCT

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff and assist with direct and indirect patient care. The role involves vital signs, patient identification, and communication with patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CNA/EMT credentials or related clinical experience. Training and orientation are provided to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• CNA/EMT credentials or clinical healthcare experience preferred.
• Completion of nursing skills training or related clinical rotations may be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform tasks to support patient care and report findings.
• Obtain and record vital signs as ordered or delegated by the RN.
• Perform technical duties and selected treatments contributing to safe care.
• Ensure accurate patient identification per policies (ID bands, barcode).
• Assist in patient care with attention to safety across diverse populations.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff; cover BA desk when needed.
• Relocate and rotate to meet changing patient care needs.
• Deliver medications from pneumatic tube to appropriate licensed practitioner.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA credential or EMT experience

Clinical healthcare experience

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing staff and assist with direct and indirect patient care. The role involves vital signs, patient identification, and communication with patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CNA/EMT credentials or related clinical experience. Training and orientation are provided to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.