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

Patient Care Technician (PCT)Come join Hartford Healthcare and work where every moment matters! Hartford Hospital is actively hiring Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our Specialty Medical Nursing Units.No floating outside of the Medicine DivisionSupportive environment to promote professional and interpersonal development and growthFull time positions (36 and 40 hour positions available)Hartford Hospital doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Patient Care Technicians too. We offer:Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependentsEmployee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental healthNo mandatory shift extensions or on-call obligationsPaid time off and health insurance packagesFree parking on-siteHartford Hospital's Specialty Medicine Units offer its Patient Care Technician a collaborative work environment as they care for a wide variety of patients with acute care conditions. Specialty Medicine Patient Care Technician work as a team to deliver holistic care to patients and their families. Working in this supportive environment allows a Patient Care Technician to join a multidisciplinary team, widen their skill set, and develop competencies required to care for a diverse patient population. The specialty medicine division offers opportunities for career development, growth, and life-long learning.Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services such as activities of daily living, vital signs, EKGs, and glucose checks. These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Reports to Unit Manager.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.QualificationsNo experience required, training provided on-siteSuccessful completion of PCT specific HHC orientationCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer datePreferred:High school diploma or GEDSome relevant experience in an acute care hospital environmentCurrent 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 ladderWe 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.