Inpatient Rehab Lead Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare • Salem, VA

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About The Position

The Lead Patient Care Technician is an integral member of the nursing team, providing compassionate hands-on patient care and assisting with advanced procedures. The role also helps guide, mentor, and support the development of new and experienced patient care technicians. The position is with LewisGale Medical Center, a 500+ bed acute care facility in the Salem area that provides services including heart and vascular care, orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health services, and cancer care.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• At least 1 year of experience at an HCA facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and comfort; check vital signs; collect specimens; prepare patients for procedures; and monitor telemetry as needed.
• Accurately document patient care and communicate important updates to the nursing team to support coordinated, timely care.
• Help maintain a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring supplies are ready.
• Respond to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust.
• Train new team members and share updates on policies and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed