Patient Care Technician

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's MidState Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Tech to assist in direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Leader. The role supports a safe, efficient care environment and contributes to a positive patient experience in a high-activity setting.

This on-site position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement through the clinical ladder, and the chance to work with a dedicated healthcare team across Connecticut’s comprehensive network.

Qualifications

• No experience required, on-site training provided.
• Successful completion of PCT orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties that support patient care and safety in accordance with hospital standards.
• Engages in direct and indirect patient care activities to provide comprehensive care.
• Contributes to a positive patient experience and collaborates with the care team.

Skills

BLS Provider

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail: 2x12 shifts 8a-8:30p and 2x 8 hour shifts 12p-8:30p

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 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.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Job 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.

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment.
• Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification as a CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladder

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.