Patient Care Technician - South 6 Orthopedics

Patient Care Technician - South 6 OrthopedicsDepartment: South 6Hours: 24.00 per weekShift: NightsWork Schedule: 12 hour shiftsWeekend Requirement: Every Third WeekendSummary:The Smarter Choice for your Career!Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces for a fifth year in a row, and a 6 time Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.All of our Patient Care Technicians at Middlesex provide the safest, highest-quality care to our patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with activities of daily living, (ex. basic hygiene, toileting, nutrition, etc.), collecting and documenting data points (ex. vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, etc.), performing direct patient observation, reinforcing patient education, and participating in creating a positive environment for patients, families, and staff.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experienceExperience in a patient care environment such as a CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, Nursing Student, or Pre-Physician Assistant studentQualities of accountability, multitasking, organization and good communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Hospital experienceCertification as a nursing assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT)Comprehensive Benefits OfferedCompetitive benefits packageShift DifferentialsContinuing Education assistanceTuition reimbursementStudent Loan reliefLong-term DisabilityLife insuranceFamily medical leaveCompensation Range: $19.75 to $29.63Note: The compensation range(s) above are a good-faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.