Patient Care Tech (PCA, CNA, EMT) - Emergency Room

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career ladder advancement

On-site training

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport is seeking a Patient Care Tech. The role emphasizes direct and indirect patient care under a Nurse Leader, contributing to a safe and compassionate environment.

Training is provided on-site, with BLS certification encouraged or required within 60 days. The position offers exposure to a busy clinical setting with opportunities for advancement through a clinical ladder based on experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 2 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some experience in an acute care hospital environment is preferred.
• Current BLS provider credential preferred.
• Certification as CNA/CPCT-A/EMT/CMA for advancement in the PCT ladder is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities essential to a safe and efficient care environment.
• Support the care team in delivering comprehensive patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting with needs and maintaining a high quality of care.
• Adapt to a high-activity work environment with multiple priorities and scheduling flexibility.

Skills

BLS Certification

Acute care experience

High school diploma

On-site training

CNA/CPCT-A/EMT/CMA certs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail: This is a 24 hour night pct position. Requires every other weekend and every other holiday. Shifts range from 7p-7a or 11p-7a.
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St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.
Summary
Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care, which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment. This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. In addition, along with the care team, this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience.
This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling. Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.
Qualifications

• No experience required, training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment. preferred
• Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Certification as a CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladder preferred
  

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