Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists professional nursing staff in providing basic care to adult patients, including taking vital signs, providing hygiene, and monitoring patients. The technician measures and records patient intake, output, and temperatures (oral, auxiliary, and rectal), promptly advising a supervisor of abnormalities. The role documents care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record. It also performs unit secretary duties as needed, provides clinical and reception support, manages unit supply procurement, receipt, and storage as directed by the Charge Nurse and/or Director, and enters orders and tests accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current AHA CPR card.
- CNA license from the Florida Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience.
- EKG experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist professional nursing staff in providing basic care to adult patients, including vital signs, hygiene, and monitoring.
- Measure and record patient intake, output, and oral, auxiliary, and rectal temperatures.
- Promptly advise a supervisor of abnormalities.
- Document delivered care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
- Perform unit secretary duties as needed.
- Provide clinical and reception support.
- Manage supply procurement, receipt, and storage for the unit as directed by the Charge Nurse and/or Director.
- Enter orders and tests accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
