Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Patient Care Tech for a 32-bed inpatient BH unit on 12-hour shifts. Under a Nurse Leader, you will provide direct and indirect patient care to support a safe, high‑quality environment and positive patient experience.

No experience is required; on-site training is provided. Earned BLS within 60 days and completion of PCT orientation are required, with CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA certifications preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-site training provided.
• Must complete PCT orientation and obtain BLS Provider credential within 60 days.
• CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA certification is preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care under Nurse Leader supervision.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient care environment and positive patient experience.
• Participate in the clinical ladder for career advancement.

Skills

No experience required

BLS Provider

PCT orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA certification

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: 32 Bed Inpatient BH Unit 11a-1130p 3 (12 hr) Shifts Every third weekend Rotating 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.

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

• 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.

Preferred

• 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