Patient Care Technician 1 (Per Diem)

hhccareers; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support direct and indirect patient care under nurse leadership in a busy hospital setting. Training is provided on-site, and advancement opportunities exist through the PCT clinical ladder.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and current BLS certification; no prior experience is required. Eligible for on-site training and growth within Hartford HealthCare's nursing care teams.

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care activities in a busy hospital setting.
• Current BLS certification from AHA.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; on-site training provided.
• Eligible for PCT clinical ladder with certification.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care under Nurse Leader supervision.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient care environment.
• Enhance patient experiences and satisfaction.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certified

CNA eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

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.

We take great care of careers.

Preferred

• 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.
• 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

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 isyour moment.