Patient Care Tech (Per Diem) - Cardiovascular

hhccareers; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support direct and indirect patient care under a Nurse Leader. You will work in a fast-paced hospital environment, contributing to safety, comfort, and a positive patient experience.

No prior experience is required as on-site training is provided; BLS certification is preferred and career advancement is available through the PCT clinical ladder based on experience and certifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities essential to providing safe and efficient care.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience as part of the care team.
• Adapt to a high-activity work environment with multiple priorities and scheduling flexibility.
• Opportunity for advancement through a clinical ladder based on experience and certifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Certified BLS Provider (AHA) within 2 months

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT or CMA for advancement (preferred)

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.

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.