Patient Care Technician - Emergency Room

Hartford Hospital • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hartford Hospital is hiring Emergency Department Patient Care Technicians (PCTs, PCAs, or CNAs) for its Emergency Department in Hartford, Connecticut. The department is a busy, 108-bed Level 1 Trauma Center, chest pain center, and comprehensive stroke center, with a 19-bed ED Observation Unit, and treats an average of 109,000 patients annually. It received the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award for excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient-care activities in a high-acuity environment with multiple priorities. On-site training is provided. Clinical ladder advancement may be available based on experience, skillsets, and certifications. Eligible and interested employees may also have the opportunity to pursue a Lead PCT position after one year of work experience.

Full- and part-time openings are available on first, second, and third shifts. Shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required; training is provided on-site.
• Obtain an American Heart Association (AHA) Certified BLS Provider credential within 2 months (60 days) of the hire date or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• CNA, CPCT/A, EMT, or CMA certifications are eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical career ladder.

Responsibilities

• Move patients throughout the department.
• Complete point-of-care testing, including EKGs, fingersticks, and pregnancy and urine tests.
• Continuously observe high-risk patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Perform CPR.
• Conduct proactive hourly rounding on patients.
• Obtain vital signs.
• Document care within the electronic medical record.
• Perform other direct and indirect patient-care activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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