Danbury Hospital·Danbury, Connecticut
Provides physical care and technical assistance to patients under the supervision of licensed professional staff. Responsibilities include implementing nursing orders, ensuring patient safety through preventative measures, and documenting patient data.
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. **$5,000 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.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Unit: 168
Department: General Medicine 2
Exempt: No
$20.50 - $28.50 Hourly
**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.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. An active CNA certification and prior hospital experience are preferred.
Market context
Patient care technician positions in Connecticut hospitals are typically in steady demand because they support bedside care, mobility, and routine patient needs on busy medical units. This role is competitive because employers often prefer candidates with CNA certification and prior hospital experience, while requiring a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS/CPR within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and if you apply, confirm your certification timeline and highlight any direct patient-care experience.
