Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant-32 hours/Evenings- Stroke/Telemetry/Medical Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, recognized as a top workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The collaborative atmosphere and the PCT Career Ladder program contribute to professional development and career advancement. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and generous benefits, including substantial paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a student loan forgiveness program. Join our dedicated team committed to enhancing health, maximizing function, and transforming lives at Gaylord.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) performs a variety of patient care activities at Gaylord hospital. Working under the direction a licensed nurse, the PCT’s have valuable exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and skills while working in a warm and friendly atmosphere with supportive, interdisciplinary teams. With an average patient length of stay 25-30 days, the PCT is able to develop strong relationships and play a key role in the recovery of our patients.

Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA required or equivalent Training Program
• Patient care experience preferred
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR Certification required prior to hire

WORK SCHEDULE: 32 hours/week, evening shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm ), every other weekend/holiday rotation

Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:

Milne Units:  Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:

• Continuous telemetry monitoring
• Ventilator support and weaning
• LVAD patient population
• Heart Transplant population

Lyman 1 & Hooker 1:  Medical Units offer skills such as:

• Stroke
• Complex wounds
• Telemetry
• Pulmonary care

Lyman 2 & Hooker 2:  Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:

• Traumatic Brain Injury 
• Stroke
• Spinal cord Injury

BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:

• Voted top 100 workplaces in CT in 2021, 2022, and 2023!
• Competitive rate of pay & benefit packages
• State of the art technology and newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts
• Comprehensive orientation programs
• PCT Clinical Ladder advancement programs
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
• Free parking, beautiful & safe campus
• Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
• Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Office of Integrative Medicine offerings to support our employees & patients

APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!

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