Patient Care Technician; CNA, EMT, PCT - Float Pool

Overview

Location: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am, shifts every other weekend and holiday required

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues come to work with Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.

We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care, including direct and indirect patient care activities essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment. This role 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.

The position, along with the care team, is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience. This role operates in a high-activity work environment with multiple priorities and requires scheduling flexibility. There are additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.

Required:

• 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

• 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 Health Care offers 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
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