Patient Care Tech
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on28, Studio Hill Road, Flanders Historic District, Flanders, Kent, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 06757, United States
About the Team
Hartford Healthcare's Healthcare & Medical Services department is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, excellence, and an inclusive environment where every team member is valued. We provide access to cutting-edge technology and robust professional development opportunities to support your growth as a healthcare professional.
About the Role
As a Patient Care Tech, you will be the backbone of our bedside care team, providing essential hands-on support to patients and their families. This role exists to ensure a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment while allowing nurses and providers to focus on complex clinical tasks. You will partner closely with the interdisciplinary team to support care plans, ensuring patients receive respectful, empathetic, and clear communication throughout their journey.
Your day will involve a dynamic mix of direct patient interaction and clinical support. You will monitor vital signs, assist with personal hygiene and mobility, and facilitate patient transport to tests and procedures. Accuracy in documenting patient information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is critical to maintaining continuity of care. Additionally, you will support procedures, collect specimens, and set up EKGs, acting as a vital link in the care chain by promptly communicating any changes in patient condition to the broader team.
Work location
Work model: On-site
28, Studio Hill Road, Flanders Historic District, Flanders, Kent, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 06757, United States
Kent, Connecticut
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide compassionate bedside care including vital signs and hygiene
- check_circleAssist nurses and providers with clinical tasks and procedures
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Frequently asked questions about Patient Care Tech at Hartford HealthCare
What does a Patient Care Tech at Hartford HealthCare do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Patient Care Tech at Hartford HealthCare will provide compassionate bedside care including vital signs and hygiene; assist nurses and providers with clinical tasks and procedures; accurately document patient information in the electronic health record; and maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment.
What are the requirements for this Patient Care Tech role?expand_more
To qualify for the Patient Care Tech at Hartford HealthCare position, applicants should have: State-approved Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification preferred; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) strongly preferred; Basic Life Support (BLS) required or obtained within 90 days of hire; CPR certification; and Phlebotomy or EKG certification a plus.
Where is the Patient Care Tech role at Hartford HealthCare located?expand_more
Patient Care Tech at Hartford HealthCare is based in 28, Studio Hill Road, Flanders Historic District, Flanders, Kent, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, 06757, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Patient Care Tech job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Hartford HealthCare has listed this Patient Care Tech role as on-site.