PCT Float Pool FT 7p

Baptist Health•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician serves as a supportive member of the patient care team, assisting with routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT assists registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and physicians in the patient care process and may be assigned additional duties within the scope of the role. The position is based at Baptist Medical Center South and is listed for third shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of body mechanics, basic safety, and principles of physical care and comfort.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Position requires sitting for 20% and mobility for 80% of the workday.
Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds.
Continuous speaking with clear diction, hearing sensitivity, and visual acuity at close and distant range.
Work is indoors, protected from weather but not necessarily temperature changes, with minimal noise and substantial computer work.
Occasional exposure to electrical shock and radiation; some exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program (HOSA).
Completion of the first clinical rotation as a nursing student, such as a Nursing Fundamentals course that includes assistance with activities of daily living and vital signs, or one year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home, or home care setting.
Medical terminology training.