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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 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. 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! JOB SUMMARY Promotes patient safety and comfort through one-to-one monitoring or continual patient observation and care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Key areas of responsibility Provides constant or close observation of the patient(s). Maintains clean, safe and orderly environment conducive to patient safety and comfort. Adheres to infection control policy as required. Communicates critical patient behaviors and needs to clinical staff and/or nursing staff as necessary. Provides patient care to the extent allowed by the individual’s clinical training and expertise and/or delegated by a registered nurse. Performs other related duties as required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Successful completion of HHC orientation Experience: No experience required, training provided on-site. Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Language Skills:Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in 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 isyour moment. Job: Nursing Support Organization: Backus Hospital Title: Patient Observer - Float Location: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309) Requisition ID: 24164447
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This person will sit onsite in Norwich, CT 5 days a week. This will be a 4 month rolling contract that will get extended in 4 month increments. This person does need a car as they have warehouse locations local to the hospital that you might need to go to occasionally.
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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
