Patient Care Technician 2 - Wound Center

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain seeks a Patient Care Tech who will assist with direct and indirect patient care under a Nurse Leader, contributing to a safe, respectful, and efficient care environment.

Requires hospital/acute care experience, completion of PCT orientation, and current BLS certification. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA credentials supporting advancement along the clinical ladder.

Qualifications

• Has hospital/acute care experience.
• Successful completion of PCT orientation.
• BLS certification (AHA) within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care with direct and indirect tasks.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient care environment under a Nurse Leader.
• Help ensure a positive patient experience through teamwork and communication.

Skills

Hospital experience

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Provider certification

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA credentials

Job description

Location Detail: 5 Highland Street New Britain (10517)

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

• Has hospital/Acute Care experience.
• 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.
• 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