Come join Hartford HealthCare and work whereevery momentmattersBackus Hospital is actively hiringPatient Care Techniciansfor our Float Cardiology OncologyOrthopedicProgressive Care Unit and Med Surg units across multiple hours and shiftsAt Backus Hospital we donrsquot just take great care of our patients we take great care of ourPatient Care Technicians too At Hartford HealthCare we offerHigher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac Post University Salve Regina Elms College Sacred Heart University and University of Hartford offering discounts to employeesCarecom partnership in addition to several product entertainment and wellness discountsFree parkingGenerous PTO and benefit packageUnder the supervision of a Nurse Leader the Patient Care Tech is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards policies and procedures In addition along with the care team this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experienceThis role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in schedulingAdditional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience skillsets and certifications heldCome join Hartford HealthCare and work whereevery momentmattersBackus Hospital is actively hiringPatient Care Techniciansfor our Float Cardiology OncologyOrthopedicProgressive Care Unit and Med Surg units across multiple hours and shiftsAt Backus Hospital we donrsquot just take great care of our patients we take great care of ourPatient Care Technicians too At Hartford HealthCare we offerHigher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac Post University Salve Regina Elms College Sacred Heart University and University of Hartford offering discounts to employeesCarecom partnership in addition to several product entertainment and wellness discountsFree parkingGenerous PTO and benefit packageUnder the supervision of a Nurse Leader the Patient Care Tech is responsible for performing specific duties that support patient care which includes direct and indirect patient care activities that are essential to providing a safe and efficient care environment This position performs selected interventions and activities that contribute to providing comprehensive care to patients in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards policies and procedures In addition along with the care team this position is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experienceThis role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in schedulingAdditional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Techs based on experience skillsets and certifications heldQualificationsmiddotNo experience required training provided on sitemiddotSuccessful completion of PCT specific HHC orientationmiddotCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer datePreferredmiddotHigh school diploma or GEDmiddotSome relevant experience in an acute care hospital environmentmiddotCurrent certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHAmiddotCertification as a CNA CPCTA EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladderFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentQualificationsmiddotNo experience required training provided on sitemiddotSuccessful completion of PCT specific HHC orientationmiddotCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer datePreferredmiddotHigh school diploma or GEDmiddotSome relevant experience in an acute care hospital environmentmiddotCurrent certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHAmiddotCertification as a CNA CPCTA EMT or CMA to be eligible for advancement in the PCT clinical ladderFor more than years Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communitiesWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment