Patient Care Technician (PCT, PCA, CNA) - Emergency Room

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hartford HealthCare Medical Group as a Patient Care Tech, where you'll play a key role in supporting patient care in a leading healthcare network. Enjoy comprehensive training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment. This role is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required, training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation.
• Certification as a CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific duties to support patient care.
• Ensure a positive patient experience in a high-activity environment.
• Contribute to comprehensive care and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified BLS Provider credential

Job description

Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)

Shift Detail: 11:30pm-7:30EOW, EOH

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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

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

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.