Patient Care Tech (Per Diem) - Telemetry

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT seeks a Patient Care Tech to support a telemetry unit. Under Nurse Leader supervision, you will assist with direct and indirect patient care, ensuring safety and a positive patient experience.

No experience required; on-site training is provided. BLS certification within 60 days is preferred, and opportunities for advancement exist through the clinical ladder and certification-supported pathways.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-site training provided.
• Must obtain/maintain BLS provider credential (AHA) within 60 days.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior acute care experience preferred.
• Current BLS credential preferred.
• CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA certification eligible for ladder advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under supervision to support safe, quality care.
• Assist with direct and indirect patient care and ensure a positive patient experience.
• Support the care team in a fast-paced telemetry unit and adapt to changing priorities.
• Participate in the clinical ladder for career advancement based on experience and certifications.

Skills

Care teamwork

Communication

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (10115)

Shift Detail: All shifts available for pick up. Primary need at this time is for Night shift coverage.

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.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

The Telemetry Unit at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 28 bed unit specializing in cardiac monitoring, with a mix of medical surgical patients. It is a fast paced acute care setting with new and exciting learning opportunities and multiple avenues for growth.

CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

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.