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Patient Care Technician (PCT, CNA, EMT) Float

Backus Hospital·Norwich, Connecticut

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 9 days ago
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About the role

Perform direct and indirect patient care activities to ensure a safe and efficient care environment under the supervision of a Nurse Leader. Contribute to a positive patient experience by following regulatory and hospital standards.

Location Detail

  • Backus
  • Hospital (10309)
  • Shift
  • Detail: 32 hours/ week - 8 hour shifts 7am -330p, every other weekend and holiday Work where every moment matters. 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. Since 1893 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

  • Required 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 is your moment.

Requirements

No prior experience is required as on-site training is provided, though a high school diploma and acute care experience are preferred. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Acute Care
  • Patient Experience
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Clinical Interventions
  • BLS Provider

Benefits

  • Work/Life Balance
  • Competitive Benefits Program

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Norwich, Connecticut
Posted
Jul 19, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Backus Hospital

Since 1893, Backus Hospital has provided quality healthcare to the residents of eastern Connecticut. The 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital is the primary source of health services for nearly a quarter-million people in Eastern Connecticut. Backus Hospital is...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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