Patient Care Technician (PCT, PCA, CNA)

hhccareers; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Uniform stipends provided

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively hiring Patient Care Technicians across multiple units, hours, and shifts. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, our Patient Care Technicians provide top-quality care through a variety of multi-skilled services including patient care, clinical and administrative support.

No experience required, training provided on-site. BLS certification within 60 days, high school diploma preferred, and opportunities for advancement through a PCT clinical

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT-specific HHC orientation.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-quality care through multi-skilled services including patient care, clinical and administrative support.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in a clinical ladder for advancement based on experience, skills and certifications.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Certification as a C-PCT/A, EMT or CMA

Job description

Watch this video to meet our nurses!

Come join Hartford HealthCare and work whereevery momentmatters!

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively hiringPatient Care Techniciansacross multiple units, hours, and shifts. Hiring for Med Surg, Oncology, Ortho / Spine, Cardiac Telemetry, Surgical, & Telemetry / Stroke units.

At The Hospital of Central Connecticut, we don’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of ourPatient Care Technicianstoo. We offer:

• Ample opportunities for career advancement including a Student Nurse Tech program and Student Nurse Internship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
• Healthy staff ratios, multidisciplinary team approach
• Care.com partnership in addition to several product, entertainment, and wellness discounts
• Onsite free parking and uniform stipends provided

Take part in this exciting opportunity to joina comprehensive health systemthat will allow you to gain valuable experience as aPatient Care Technician. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, ourPatient Care Techniciansprovide top-quality care through a variety of multi-skilled services including patient care, clinical and administrative support.

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 C-PCT/A, EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladder

At The Hospital of Central Connecticut, we are focused on the support of our colleagues and patients.As a Platinum recipient of Mental Health America’s Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, we prioritize Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, where we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties.

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 colleagues -- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is yourmoment.