Patient Care Tech

HCA Healthcare • Fort Pierce, FL

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About The Position

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a hands-on member of the nursing team who supports Registered Nurses and assists patients with daily living activities, monitoring, and safety. Under RN supervision, the PCT provides direct, patient-centered care, helps maintain a clean and safe environment, and communicates with patients, families, and the medical team.

The role is with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 380-bed acute-care hospital offering a broad range of services, including heart, maternity, pediatric, emergency, surgical, rehabilitation, and trauma care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification, often obtained within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Prior healthcare or EMT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing.
• Help patients with turning, positioning, transfers, and ambulation.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Collect specimens and perform delegated tasks such as EKGs and blood sugar checks, depending on unit guidelines.
• Keep patient rooms and common areas clean, organized, and properly stocked while following infection control protocols.
• Promptly report changes in patient status to the RN.
• Interact compassionately with patients and families.

Benefits

• HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package supporting colleagues’ health, life, career, and retirement; benefit eligibility may vary by location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED