Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
The Patient Care Technician provides physical care and performs technical skills such as point of care testing while implementing nursing orders promptly and ensuring patient comfort and safety through preventative measures. Responsibilities also include accurate data entry, communicating observations to licensed staff, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. **$8,000 Sign on bonus for Qualified external Patient Care Technicians.(See Below) **To Qualify for Sign-on bonus candidates must be from outside the Nuvance Health Network and have at least one full year of PCT Experience.
Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.
This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months job-related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Unit: 160
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
$20.50 - $28.50 Hourly
Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, with zero to six months of job-related experience required. Active CNA certification and experience in a hospital environment are preferred, and Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required within 90 days of the start date.
Market context
In Connecticut hospitals, Patient Care Technician float pool roles are often competitive because they support multiple units and help cover staffing needs on night shifts. Employers commonly look for a high school diploma, hospital experience, and current or soon-to-be-completed BLS/CPR, with CNA certification often preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any inpatient or float experience in your application.
