Patient Care Tech (PCA, CNA, EMT) - Surgical Service

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Patient Care Tech at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport.

Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader, you will perform specific direct and indirect patient care activities essential to safe and efficient care, contributing to a positive patient experience across the care team. The role offers a dynamic work environment with four 8-hour shifts per week (7a-3:30p or 3p-11:30p) and every other weekend/holiday, plus opportunities for career advancement through a

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Current BLS credential preferred.
• CNA/CPCT-A/EMT/CMA certification preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision to support a safe and efficient care environment.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience as part of the care team.
• Participate in ongoing training and potential clinical ladder advancement.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

CNA/CPCT-A/EMT/CMA certification (preferred)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Day/Evening rotating shifts. Four 8-hour shifts per week. 7a-330p or 3p-1130p. Every other weekend, every other holiday.

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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.

Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.

This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling.

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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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.