Progressive Care Unit- Milne 2

Gaylord Hospital•Wallingford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) to provide patient care activities in its hospital. Working under the direction of a licensed nurse, the PCT gains exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical skills while collaborating with supportive interdisciplinary teams. With an average patient length of stay of 25–30 days, the PCT can build strong relationships with patients and play a key role in their recovery. This position is on the Milne step-down/progressive care unit, which provides continuous telemetry monitoring, ventilator support and weaning, and care for LVAD and heart transplant patients. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the evening shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA, or RMA credential, or completion of an equivalent training program.
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR certification required prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of patient care activities at Gaylord hospital.
Work under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Support patient recovery and develop relationships with patients.
Provide care in a step-down/progressive care setting, including care involving continuous telemetry monitoring, ventilator support and weaning, and LVAD and heart transplant patient populations.