Hartford Hospital·Hartford, Connecticut
Perform delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide essential services to patients. Ensure the health care, safety, and comfort needs of patients are met according to hospital standards.
Every day, more than 40,000 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.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center.
Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.
Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team to provide a variety of services.
These activities contribute to meeting the health care, safety and comfort needs of patients, and are performed in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Reports to Unit Manager.
BLS - CPR Certification - American Heart Association - required prior to start date. High School Diploma or equivalent education. Training such as Medical Assistant program, EMT certification, CNA - preferred. Previous patient care experience, preferably in a medical office, hospital or acute-care setting 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Requires a High School Diploma and BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred qualifications include CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant training and previous experience in an acute-care setting.
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