Patient Care Tech (PCA, CNA, EMT) - Float Pool

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport seeks a Patient Care Tech to assist with direct and indirect patient care under a Nurse Leader. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and a positive patient experience in a high-activity hospital setting.

No experience is required, and on-site orientation is provided. BLS certification within 60 days is required; clinical ladder advancement opportunities exist with additional certifications encouraged to support growth.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment preferred.
• Current BLS credential preferred.
• Certification as CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision to support a safe, efficient care environment.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure positive patient experiences and quality outcomes.
• Adapt to a high-activity setting with multiple priorities and scheduling flexibility.

Skills

BLS Provider

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail: Evening shift, every other weekend, every other Friday, every other holiday.
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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

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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