Patient Care Technician (PCT, CNA, EMT) Emergency Room

About the Role

Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care, including direct and indirect patient care activities essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment. This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to comprehensive patient care, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. Along with the care team, this role ensures a positive patient experience.

This role operates in a high-activity work environment with multiple priorities and requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care activities to support a safe and efficient care environment.
• Execute selected interventions and activities contributing to comprehensive patient care.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Adapt to a high-activity work environment with shifting priorities.

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with exciting opportunities for career development and growth across multiple locations in Connecticut.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

About the Organization

Backus Hospital, established in 1893, is the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. It is home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. The hospital delivers and coordinates high-quality healthcare to improve community health.

With over 40,000 colleagues, Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, offering cutting-edge technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education.