PATIENT CARE TECH SHORT STAY SURGERY

Uhs • West Palm Beach, FL

118d

About The Position

This full-time opportunity offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and have working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Completion of formal training program for Certified Nursing Assistants; possesses state CNA Certification.
• Current employees as of 8/1/2013 in the Patient Care Tech role may be transferred into this updated Patient Care Tech job with current education and experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Possesses good communication skills in order to relate to customers.
• Must be able to perform EKG's.
• Must be able to pass arrhythmia test within 90 days of hire to continue employment.
• Computer skills, order entry and ADT function.

Responsibilities

• Performs various customer care activities and related services in the patient care area including monitoring and interpreting cardiac telemetry rhythm strips.
• Handles receptionist and secretarial duties.
• Carries out patient care tasks.
• Must be willing to cross train and float to meet the needs of the facility.
• Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calls a stroke alert overhead.
• Verbalizes stroke alert process.
• Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education
• In-house Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED