Patient Care Tech, Pool - River Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center

SCA Health; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading health care service provider in Connecticut is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join their team. The role involves ensuring patient safety, demonstrating equipment operation, and adhering to health protocols. Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma or equivalent, with certifications such as a Medical Assistant. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $25.25. Join a dedicated team focused on improving health care delivery in America.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Protect the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects.
• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Adhere to standard precautions and use personal protective equipment.
• Optimize opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred

Job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well‑being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more.

Please visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for an Patient Care Technician (PCT).

• Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources.
• Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Proactively optimizes opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency of the center.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred.
• Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

USD $16.00/Hr. USD $25.25/Hr.