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The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Patient Care Technician - Oncology
Job Description
Location Detail:
435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)Shift Detail:
Monday-Friday 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. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services- all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The Patient Care Technician in the Medical/Oncology Ambulatory office and infusion/treatment area is responsible for assuring patients are processed and ready to be seen by the provider as well as providing direct patient care under the guidance of the RNs during treatment appointments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Engaging with patients throughout all visits to the office and treatment area, providing a personable and excellent experience for our patients.
- Escorting patients to exam rooms and preparing them for the physician visit and for performing various preliminary portions of visit such as vital signs, weight and specimen collections (phlebotomy).
- Assists in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date electronic medical record
- Performs laboratory clerical functions accurately and efficiently for compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Partners with all members of the care team: providers, nurses, administrative support staff.
- Engages in all quality improvement, patient experience and patient safety activities within the department and the Cancer Institute.
- Performs laboratory specimen preparation and processing
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma Experience:
- Knowledge of medical oncology office practice and infusion strongly preferred
- Previous EKG and Phlebotomy experience required We take great care of careers.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$50,932 / year median in Connecticut
+15% projected growth