Patient Care Technician

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Connecticut's comprehensive healthcare network as a Patient Care Technician at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group. This role involves supporting patient care activities under supervision with training provided. Required qualifications include BLS certification and a high school diploma, making it a great entry-level opportunity.

Benefits

Training provided on-site

Career advancement opportunities through a clinical ladder

Qualifications

• Certified BLS Provider within 2 months of hire.
• Successful completion of PCT orientation.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under Nurse Leader supervision.
• Assist care team in providing a safe and efficient care environment.
• Ensure a positive patient experience.

Skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: 24-hour 11a-11pevery third weekendrotating holidays

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.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

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

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