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Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Job Summary Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by the Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies. Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating HHC mission and values. Must be sensitive and attentive to all patient/guest needs. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency. Ensures oxygen tanks are not empty/tank has enough oxygen for entire transport. Ensures the comfort of the patient throughout entire request by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient. Minimum Requirements Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Experience: None Licensure, Certification, Registration: None Language Skills: Must be able to read and speak English 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. Job: Transportation Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Clinical Services Aide - Float pool Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24164466
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Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Hospice Director. Founded in 1901, Hartford HealthCare at Home is a not-for-profit community-based home health and hospice organization serving Connecticut residents in Hartford, Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New London, New Haven, Tolland and Windham counties. Hartford HealthCare at Home fulfills its mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence, to participate in their own plan of care, and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes. Position Summary: The Director of Hospice will provide leadership and strategic direction of the clinical service delivery for the East Region ensuring that the care provided is of the highest clinical and service quality and provided in a financially responsible manner. Key Accountabilities: Develops, implements and evaluates program services, including the IV program, in response to community needs and the Hospice Care program goals and objectives in alignment with the organization’s strategic direction Defines and monitors professional standards to insure clinical excellence in meeting program goals based on qualitative and quantitative benchmarks Works with senior leaders to develop and execute a strategic plan in a manner that fosters an organizational culture based on effective clinical leadership and high performing teams accountable for organization’s goals and objectives Insures appropriate resource utilization to meet client and community health care needs Anticipates resource needs, sets priorities and allocates human and financial resources based on critical performance indicators Maintains compliance with licensure and regulatory standards, Medicare certification and accrediting bodies Utilizes statistical and financial data to support managerial decisions related to the programs Prepares, implements and manages the budget Establishes and maintains positive relationships with community providers, agencies, organizations and city and state legislative groups Oversees the development and implementation of patient/family satisfaction and customer service strategies as measured by CAHPS and quality Star ratings for home care and hospice Counsels and supports managers in achieving unified goals and objectives Participates in and coordinates program grants, fund raising and marketing Institutes and maintains appropriate contracts to meet program goals. Identifies and participates in contractual requirements for the programs and manages contracts for performance and cost effectiveness Assumes an active role in the professional development of assigned staff, including participation in orientation, ongoing skill development and other mentoring activities Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing and proper staff development/education for quality care delivery. In conjunction with Human Resources, participates in staff recruitment, selection and performance evaluation Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Care Management is preferred Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut Eight plus years home care experience, four years of which were Hospice leadership experience Ability to relate well with staff, community or individuals with a life limiting illness and their families during a stressful period Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization and share knowledge, ideas and information Proactively manages change to minimize resistance, maximize engagement and shift individuals and team from current state to future state Highly effective analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills Strong communications skills required - both written and verbal A creative, forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage, coach and mentor direct reports, colleagues and other key stakeholders 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. Job: Management / Administration Organization: Hartford HealthCare at Home Title: Regional Director Hospice Clinical Services (RN, Registered Nurse) - HomeCare Location: Connecticut-Norwich-227 Dunham St Norwich (10414) Requisition ID: 24164088
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Come join Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters! Backus Hospital is actively hiring Patient Care Technicians for our Float, Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopedic, Progressive Care Unit and Med Surg units across multiple hours and shifts. At Backus Hospital, we don’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Patient Care Technicianstoo. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer: Higher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac, Post University, Salve Regina, Elms College, Sacred Heart University, and University of Hartford offering discounts to employees Care.com partnership in addition to several product, entertainment, and wellness discounts Free parking Generous PTO and benefit package Under 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 experience. This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates 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. Qualifications · No experience required, training provided on-site. · Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation. · Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Preferred · High school diploma or GED. · Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment. · Current certified BLS Provider credentialed 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 For more than 118 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 communities. 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. Job: Nursing Support Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT) Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24164309
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Work whereevery momentmatters. 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 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 communities. Under 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 experience. This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates 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. Qualifications · No experience required, training provided on-site. · Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation. · Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Preferred · High school diploma or GED. · Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment. · Current certified BLS Provider credentialed 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 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 isyour moment. Job: Emergency Medicine Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Patient Care Technician 1– Emergency Room Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24164268
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Work whereevery momentmatters. 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 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 communities. Under 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 experience. This role performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates 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. Qualifications · No experience required, training provided on-site. · Successful completion of PCT specific HHC orientation. · Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Preferred · High school diploma or GED. · Some relevant experience in an acute care hospital environment. · Current certified BLS Provider credentialed 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 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 isyour moment. Job: Emergency Medicine Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Patient Care Technician 1– Emergency Room Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24163817
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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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 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 communities. The Pharmacy Department at Backus consists of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists who work together in a collaborative team environment meeting the needs of our patients. Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing and distribution of sterile and non-sterile medication throughout the hospital. Duties Include: · Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications throughout the hospital which includes in-patient unit dose dispensing and out-patient dispensing. · Performs computer activities to maintain patient profiles, entry of charges and credits and generation of unit dose fill lists. · Restocks crash cart medications, including documentation and follow through. · Fills emergency boxes and stat boxes, including documentation, expiration date checking and follow through. · Insures all medications are packaged with a bar code compatible with existing Pharmacy bar code technology · Prepackages tablets, capsules and other dosage forms for in-patient and out-patient dispensing. · Positively interacts with patients and other hospital guests to enhance the quality of case/service provided. Education: High School Diploma required or equivalent Experience: One year experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred. License and Certification: Must be A Registered Pharmacy Technician with the CT Department of Consumer protection within 30 days of hire. Pharmacy Technician certification strongly preferred 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. Job: Pharmacy Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Pharmacy Technician Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24162031
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Work whereevery momentmatters. Every day, over 37,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special! For more than 118 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 communities. Job Summary Under the supervision of a Nurse Leader and the direction of the Registered Nurse, 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 experience. This entry level position performs in a high activity work environment with multiple priorities and necessitates flexibility in scheduling.Additional responsibilities and career advancement opportunities are available through a clinical ladder for Patient Care Technicians based on experience, skillsets, and certifications held. No experience required, training provided on-site. Successful completion of PCT specific Hartford Healthcare orientation. Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 months (60 days) of hire date. Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers. Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English. Flexibility to respond to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested. Preferred: High school diploma or GED Some relevant experience Current certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) Current CNA or EMT certification We take great care of careers. Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7% Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! 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 isyour moment. Job: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ED Behavioral Health Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24162565
