Patient Care Tech | Improve Patient Flow & Safety

SCA Health; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health in Farmington, CT is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT). You will support patient safety, operate and monitor medical equipment, and follow standard precautions to protect patients and staff.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent; CMA/CNA/PCT preferred; completion of BLS within 90 days; knowledge of medical terminology. Offered pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour; benefits package available.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources
• Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation
• Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
• Proactively optimizes opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency of the center

Skills

BLS certification eligibility

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA/CNA/PCT preferred

Job description

SCA Health in Farmington, CT is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT). You will support patient safety, operate and monitor medical equipment, and follow standard precautions to protect patients and staff.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent; CMA/CNA/PCT preferred; completion of BLS within 90 days; knowledge of medical terminology. Offered pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour; benefits package available.