Patient Care Tech II - Shea (Per Diem) - Hartford Healthcare : Job Details

Description

Job Schedule: Per Diem Standard Hours: 1 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Per Diem PCT II for Shea Inpatient units. Requirement of 16 hours per month, 1 weekend shift per month and 1 holiday per year.

Work where every moment matters.Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.Job SummaryThe Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) is capable of monitoring cardiac rhythms and reports abnormal findings per unit standard. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCTII performs delegated functions while considering the age-specific needs of the patient. The PCT II assists in meeting thehealthcare, safety, and comfort needs of the patients in accordance with the existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies, and procedures. They are a contributing member of the healthcare team, working to assist the patient in achieving established care outcomes.

Monitors cardiac rhythms and reports changes to the appropriate Registered Nurse as they occur.

Model quality patient/customer service by demonstrating a willingness to serve all customers at all times. Maintain awareness of patient needs while utilizing tact, discretion, and compassion in responding to those needs.

Assist patients with activities of daily living and record in the medical record.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Completion of certified nursing training program; or experience as home health aide; or enrolled in nursing program; or experience in or enrolled in apatient facing (clinical) vocation/field

BLS certification is required within the first three months of employment. Successful completion of HHC arrhythmia interpretation class before the end of orientation.

Preferred Requirements

Previous patient care experience preferred. Experience using medical terminology preferred. Experience with continuous cardiac rhythmmonitoring preferred.

Certified Nurses Aid Certification OR presently enrolled in a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional program with one semester of clinical rotation completed. Other healthcare certifications such as Medical Assistant, LPN, EMT, or similar will be considered.

We take great care of careers.With 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.