Description

*Sign-on bonus for candidates with 1 year of PCT or CNA experience (24+ hour positions only)*

Come join Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!

Backus Hospital is actively hiring Patient Care Technicians for our Float, Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopedic, Progressive Care Unit and Med Surg units across multiple hours and shifts.

At Backus Hospital, we don't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Patient Care Technicians too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer:

• Higher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac, Post University, Salve Regina, Elms College, Sacred Heart University, and University of Hartford offering discounts to employees
• Care.com partnership in addition to several product, entertainment, and wellness discounts
• Sign-on bonus for candidates with 1 year of PCT or CNA experience
• Free parking
• Generous PTO and benefit package

Take part in this exciting opportunity to join a comprehensive health system that will allow you to gain valuable experience as a Patient Care Technician. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, our Patient Care Technicians provide top-quality care through a variety of multi-skilled services including patient care, clinical and administrative support.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• CNA certification is preferred.
• BLS within 90 days of hire is required.
• Completion of certified nursing training program or equivalent healthcare experience is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills.

For more than 118 years, 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.

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.