Patient Care Tech (PCA, CNA, EMT) / L&D

hhccareers; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is hiring a Patient Care Tech. Under a Nurse Leader, you will support patient care with direct and indirect tasks to ensure safety and efficiency, while contributing to a positive patient experience.

This role offers opportunities for growth through a clinical ladder and on-site training. The position requires a flexible, high‑activity work environment and orientation with on-site training; BLS certification is preferred, and

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT orientation.
• Current BLS credential preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment preferred.
• Certification as CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Nurse Leader, perform specific duties that support patient care.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care in a safe and efficient manner.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and adhere to hospital standards.
• Adapt to a high-activity environment with scheduling flexibility.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified BLS Provider

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA certification

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

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

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.