Patient Care Technician (PCT)

hhccareers; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Leader. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, and a positive patient experience in a high-activity environment.

No experience is required; on-site training and HHC orientation are provided. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is expected within 60 days of hire, with opportunities for clinical ladder advancement.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-site training provided.
• Successful completion of HHC orientation.
• BLS Provider credential from AHA within 60 days of hire date.
• Preferred: CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA for advancement in the PCT ladder.

Responsibilities

• Support direct and indirect patient care to provide a safe and efficient environment.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience in a high-activity setting.

Skills

Direct patient care

BLS certification

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Provider (AHA)

Job description

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