Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Wound Center

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT is hiring a Patient Care Tech under Nurse Leader supervision. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, assisting the care team, and contributing to a safe, efficient care environment.

No experience required; on-site orientation; obtain BLS within 60 days. Position offers opportunities for cross-training to Front Office and insurance authorizations, with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexible days depending on clinic needs.

Qualifications

• No experience required, training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT specific orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association within 2 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care under a Nurse Leader supervision.
• Support wound care center, outpatient services, and cross-training to Front Office including insurance authorizations.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient care environment and a positive patient experience.
• Adapt to a high-activity work environment with multiple priorities and schedule flexibility.

Job description

Location Detail: 61 Pomeroy Meriden - Midstate (10184)Shift Detail: 7:30-4pm or 9-5:30pm depending on the day of the week. Clinic open Monday-Friday. Set days off to be determined based on the needs of the clinic.

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.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

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. Nursing support for wound care center, outpatient and Cross-training to Front Office capacity, including insurance authorizations

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

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

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