Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare • Panama City, FL

14d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a vital member of the collaborative nursing team at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. The PCT supports Registered Nurses by providing hands-on, non-medicated patient care and helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment. The role includes assisting with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, and helping RNs monitor patient conditions and carry out care plans. Attention, empathy, and teamwork are important to promoting comfort and dignity for patients.

Requirements

• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support care and recovery.
• Provide non-medicated care, including dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked.
• Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed