Patient Care Technician Certified

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Certified assists in delivering patient care as a team member under the direction of a registered nurse. The position provides care appropriate to patients’ age, mobility, acuity, and culture; performs treatments according to policy and procedure; and documents and reports procedures in accordance with department policy. The technician participates in obtaining nursing histories, reports abnormalities to the registered nurse, and assists in identifying patient needs. The role includes responding appropriately to clinical emergencies, following isolation and safety procedures, using protective equipment appropriately, and maintaining handwashing standards. The technician contributes to performance improvement and quality initiatives, communicates with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and maintains a clean, safe environment. Continuous learning and skill development are expected. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time day-shift position consisting of three 12-hour shifts, 7 AM–7 PM, with every other weekend required. The work location is 7727 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, Florida 32822. Pay range: $16.02–$25.63. Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
One of the following required certifications: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Nice To Haves

At least one year of applicable patient care technician experience.
Previous bedside patient care in an acute care unit, unit secretary experience, monitor technician experience, or equivalent medical experience.

Responsibilities

Perform treatments according to policy and procedure, providing patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture.
Function appropriately during clinical emergencies.
Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support quality standards and initiatives.
Follow prescribed isolation guidelines, use protective equipment appropriately, perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Assist in delivering patient care as a team member under the direction of a registered nurse.
Document and report procedures in accordance with department policy.
Participate in obtaining a nursing history and report abnormalities to the registered nurse.
Assist in identifying patient needs.
Continue learning and upgrading skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.