Patient Care Technician - Cardiology ICU

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services. 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.

Requirements

BLS - CPR Certification - American Heart Association - required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent education preferred
Training such as Medical Assistant program, EMT certification, CNA - preferred.
Previous patient care experience, preferably in a medical office, hospital or acute-care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services.
Contributes to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients.
Ensures all activities are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures.