Patient Care Technician (PCT, PCA, CNA) - Surgical

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Leader. The role involves maintaining a safe, efficient care environment and contributing to a positive patient experience as part of Connecticut's leading healthcare network.

On-site orientation is provided; no prior experience is required, with opportunities for advancement through the PCT clinical ladder for those who meet experience, skillsets, and certification

Qualifications

• No experience required, training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care with direct and indirect activities in a safe, efficient environment.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience under the supervision of a Nurse Leader.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment

Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association

Certification as a CNA, CPCT/A, EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladder

Job description

Location Detail: 79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

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.