Patient Care Technician (PCT, PCA, CNA)

MidState Medical Center • Meriden, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technicians work 12-hour shifts and provide top-quality care through a variety of multi-skilled services including patient care, clinical and administrative support, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. 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. MidState Medical Center is an acute-care community teaching hospital, where we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties.

Requirements

• No experience required, training provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT-specific HHC orientation.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment.
• Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certification as a C-PCT/A, EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladder

Responsibilities

• Provide top-quality care through a variety of multi-skilled services including patient care, clinical and administrative support.
• Perform in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities.
• Flexibility in scheduling is necessitated.
• Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.

Benefits

• Ample opportunities for career advancement including a Student Nurse Tech program and Student Nurse Internship Program
• Healthy staff ratios, multidisciplinary team approach
• Care.com partnership
• Several product, entertainment, and wellness discounts
• Onsite free parking
• Uniform stipends provided
• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance and Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED