Patient Care Technician & Lab Support

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, a member of Yale NewHaven Health, is seeking a patient-focused assistant to join our care team. You will support care delivery under R.N.

supervision, assist with patient needs, and contribute to a coordinated, compassionate patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support (BLS); certification credentials such as CNA/EMT are considered.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; CNA/EMT/CMRT/CMAs/Nursing student, LPN considered.
• Experience: None specified; ability to work in a clinical team.
• Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Observes and communicates patient needs to the nurse in a timely fashion.
• Provides direct patient care as directed.
• Performs decentralized laboratory testing as credentialed.
• Completes non-therapeutic functions as assigned by NM/designee.
• Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs as observed by supervisor.
• Completes skills checklist.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital, a member of Yale NewHaven Health, is seeking a patient-focused assistant to join our care team. You will support care delivery under R.N.

supervision, assist with patient needs, and contribute to a coordinated, compassionate patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support (BLS); certification credentials such as CNA/EMT are considered.