Patient Care Technician (PCT, PCA, CNA)

Hartford Healthcare • Meriden, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MidState Medical Center is hiring Patient Care Technicians across multiple units, hours, and shifts, including Ortho, Surgical/Oncology, Medical Telemetry/Stroke, ICU/PCU, and Observation. Patient Care Technicians work 12-hour shifts in a high-activity environment with multiple priorities and a need for scheduling flexibility.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Patient Care Technicians provide top-quality care through a variety of multi-skilled services, including patient care, clinical support, and administrative support. Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held.

MidState Medical Center is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Hartford HealthCare offers opportunities for career development and growth.

Requirements

• No experience required; training is provided on-site.
• Successful completion of PCT-specific HHC orientation.
• Obtain a Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 2 months (60 days) of hire or job transfer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide clinical support and administrative support as part of a variety of multi-skilled services.
• Work in a high-activity environment with multiple priorities and flexibility in scheduling.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed