Patient Care Technician-HVC Heart Failure NE

Overview

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs. All employees are part of the patient care team and contribute to a team approach that promotes access, continuous, comprehensive care and quality improvement.

• Under the direction of the RN, engages in selected tasks and activities to assist the nurse in assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs.
• Under the direction of the RN, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities that contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Effectively assists in the care of patients with consideration for the safety of key populations.
• Effectively and professionally communicates and interacts with patients, families, and staff; covers the Business Associate (BA) desk in the absence of the BA under the direction of the NM or designee.
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role and relocates/rotates to meet patient care needs.
• Completes non-therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN; removes medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system and delivers to the appropriate licensed practitioner.

Education
High school diploma or GED; and CNA or other educational equivalent (Medical Assistant, CPCT, EMT, student nurse, or LPN).

Experience
Either (A) Two (2) years relevant direct patient care experience as dictated by placement; or (B) Education as stated above. All candidates must successfully complete the Patient Care Associate Competency Based Training, Practicum and unit specific competencies, including age‑specific competencies.

Licensure
CT CNA certification, EMT, student nurse, or LPN. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training must be obtained prior to employment or within one (1) month of hire. PCT must maintain BLS at all times during employment.

Special Skills
Successful completion of orientation. Speak and write English proficiently. Successful completion of orientation/evidence of positive initiatives with patients and staff.

Physical Demand
The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, every other weekend, every other holiday.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran