What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician (PCT, PCA, CNA) position at The Hospital of Central Connecticut?
Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)
Shift Detail: Full time, part time, per diem. Days, evenings, nights. Hiring for Med Surg, Oncology, Ortho / Spine, Cardiac Telemetry, Surgical, & Telemetry / Stroke units.
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The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively hiring Patient Care Technicians across 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 our Patient Care Technicians too. 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 join a comprehensive health system that will allow you to gain valuable experience as a Patient Care Technician. 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.
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 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 your moment.