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Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nursing Assistant- 36 hour/Days- Stepdown Progressive Care Unit-Milne 1

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
Wallingford, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025

About the role

Embark on a rewarding career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, recognized as a top workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The collaborative atmosphere and the PCT Career Ladder program contribute to professional development and career advancement. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and generous benefits, including substantial paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a student loan forgiveness program. Join our dedicated team committed to enhancing health, maximizing function, and transforming lives at Gaylord.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) performs a variety of patient care activities at Gaylord hospital. Working under the direction the RN, the PCT’s have valuable exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and skills while working in a warm and friendly atmosphere with supportive, interdisciplinary teams. With an average patient length of stay 25-30 days, the PCT is able to develop strong relationships and play a key role in the recovery of our patients.

Requirements:

  • H.S. Diploma or GED required
  • CNA, CPCT, CEMT, CMA or RMA required or equivalent Training Program
  • Patient care experience preferred
  • American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) CPR Certification required prior to hire

WORK SCHEDULE: 36 hours/week, day shift (7:00am-7:00pm), every other weekend/holiday rotation

Gaylord nursing units offer a variety of skills such as:

Milne Units:  Step down/progressive care unit of level of care includes:

  • Continuous telemetry monitoring
  • Ventilator support and weaning
  • LVAD patient population
  • Heart Transplant population

Lyman 1 & Hooker 1:  Medical Units offer skills such as:

  • Stroke
  • Complex wounds
  • Telemetry
  • Pulmonary care

Lyman 2 & Hooker 2:  Specialty Units are CARF Accredited with a focused patient population:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury 
  • Stroke
  • Spinal cord Injury

 BENEFITS TO WORKING AT GAYLORD INCLUDE:

  • Voted top 100 workplaces in CT in 2021, 2022, and 2023!
  • Competitive rate of pay & benefit packages
  • State of the art technology and newly renovated nursing units with ceiling lifts
  • Comprehensive orientation programs
  • PCT Clinical Ladder advancement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
  • Free parking, beautiful & safe campus
  • Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
  • Extensive Reward & Recognition Programs
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Office of Integrative Medicine offerings to support our employees & patients

 

APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF CAREGIVERS!

 

We Are An Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V

 

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