Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ED

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

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support direct and indirect patient care under a Nurse Leader. Training is provided on-site with opportunities for advancement through the PCT clinical ladder.

Ideal candidates may have a CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA eligibility; BLS certification is required within 60 days of hire. Join a busy acute-care environment focused on patient safety and experience.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT orientation.
• Current BLS Provider credentialed from the AHA within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care duties as part of the care team.
• Support a safe and efficient care environment under the Nurse Leader supervision.
• Assist in ensuring a positive patient experience in a high-activity setting.

Skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Provider (AHA) certification

Tools

PCT orientation

CNA/CPCT/A/EMT/CMA eligibility

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