Patient Care Technician - Cardiology ICU

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Patient Care Associate for the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 days per week with every other weekend and holiday. Reports to Unit Manager; under RN supervision, you will provide delegated patient care tasks to meet safety and comfort needs in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requirements include BLS/CPR certification, High School Diploma or equivalent, and preferred training such as Medical Assistant, EMT, or CNA, along with prior

Qualifications

• BLS- CPR certification required prior to start date.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Training such as Medical Assistant program, EMT certification, CNA preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred in medical office, hospital or acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs delegated functions as a member of the patient care team to provide a variety of services.
• Contributes to meeting health care, safety and comfort needs of patients in accordance with hospital standards and policies.

Skills

Patient care

BLS/CPR knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant/EMT/CNA training (preferred)

Job description

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail: Night shift from 7p to 7a 3 days per week. Every other weekend. Every other holiday

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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Reports to Unit Manager.

Qualifications

• BLS - CPR Certification - American Heart Association - required prior to start date.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Training such as Medical Assistant program, EMT certification, CNA - preferred.
• Previous patient care experience, preferably in a medical office, hospital or acute-care setting preferred

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.