Patient Care Tech I — Day Shift & Weekend Rotation

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Windham Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the Shea unit on the 32-hour day shift (7a-3:30p), including every other weekend and rotating holidays. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, recording vitals and intake/output, and escalating abnormal findings to a Registered Nurse.

Under supervision, you will contribute to compassionate patient care, maintain accurate medical records, and participate in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of certified nursing training program; or experience as home health aide; or enrolled in nursing program; or experience in or enrolled in a patient facing (clinical) vocation/field
• BLS certification required or completion within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician performs delegated functions.
• Model quality patient/customer service by demonstrating a willingness to serve all customers at all times.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and record in the medical record.
• Obtain and record vital signs, blood glucose, EKGs, and patient intake/output while reporting any abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certified nursing training program

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Windham Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support the Shea unit on the 32-hour day shift (7a-3:30p), including every other weekend and rotating holidays. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, recording vitals and intake/output, and escalating abnormal findings to a Registered Nurse.

Under supervision, you will contribute to compassionate patient care, maintain accurate medical records, and participate in a collaborative,