Patient Care Technician - Oncology

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute in Connecticut is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Medical/Oncology Ambulatory office and infusion area. You will help process patients, assist with visits, and support RN-guided care throughout treatment appointments.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, experience with EKG and phlebotomy, and familiarity with oncology office workflows. Join a care team focused on quality, patient safety, and a compassionate patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion preferred.
• Previous EKG and Phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients throughout visits and provide a personable experience.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for physician visits and vitals/phlebotomy steps.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and perform basic lab clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday

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 Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician in the Medical/Oncology Ambulatory office and infusion/treatment area is responsible for assuring patients are processed and ready to be seen by the provider as well as providing direct patient care under the guidance of the RNs during treatment appointments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engaging with patients throughout all visits to the office and treatment area, providing a personable and excellent experience for our patients.


• Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for the physician visit and for performing various preliminary portions of visit such as vital signs, weight and specimen collections (phlebotomy).


• Assists in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date electronic medical record


• Performs laboratory clerical functions accurately and efficiently for compliance with regulatory agencies.


• Partners with all members of the care team: providers, nurses, administrative support staff.


• Engages in all quality improvement, patient experience and patient safety activities within the department and the Cancer Institute.


• Performs laboratory specimen preparation and processing

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

• Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion strongly preferred


• Previous EKG and Phlebotomy experience required

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.