Patient Care Technician 1 (PCT) - Emergency Room General

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare, The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT, seeks a Patient Care Technician for daytime shifts (7am–7:30pm) with rotating weekends. You will work under a Nurse Leader to provide direct and indirect patient care, contributing to a safe and compassionate environment for patients from birth through the end of life.

No prior experience is required; on-site training is provided, and certification steps like BLS are completed within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• Current BLS Provider credential (AHA) within 60 days of hire date.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: CNA/CPCT/A/EMT or CMA for advancement in the PCT ladder.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care with direct and indirect activities under Nurse Leader supervision.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient care environment and positive patient experience.

Skills

BLS

CNA

CPCT/A

EMT

CMA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)
Shift Detail: Day Shift 7am-7:30pm x2, EOW/EOH
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

• 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.