Cert Patient Care Technician

AdventHealth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403(b) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a compassionate caregiver for a full-time night shift role. You will prepare rooms, orient new admissions, assist with patient transfers, and maintain EMR documentation.

This position emphasizes patient safety, communication with families and staff, and upholding a clean, secure environment for care delivery. Required are a high school diploma and BLS, with preferred CNA/EKG experience.

Qualifications

• Mature judgment and handling of confidential information per healthcare rules.
• Kindness, compassion, integrity, respect and discretion in care delivery.
• Clear verbal and written English communication with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to learn and apply computer-based applications and EMR systems.
• Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and prioritization abilities.
• Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Customer service mindset and safe use of office equipment.
• Commitment to hourly rounding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for admissions and orient patients to rooms.
• Transfer patients with assistance and ensure safe handling.
• Document intake, vitals, weights, and care in policy-compliant EMR.
• Collect and label specimens and send to lab as required.
• Communicate changes in patient status promptly to the care team.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families, staff, and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate records and unit census; respond to call lights.
• Keep environment clean, safe, and supportive for daily activities.

Skills

Mature judgment

Compassionate care

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Patient care

Phone and computer proficiency

Hourly rounding

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

1000 WATERMAN WAY

City:

TAVARES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32778

Job Description:

• Prepares rooms for new admissions, including setting up personal care items and vital sign equipment.
• Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms.
• Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with assistance from other personnel.
• Ensures patient and personal safety by following proper lifting and transporting techniques.
• Documents personal care, intake and output, vital signs, and weights according to policy.
• Collects and labels patient specimens at bedside and sends them to the lab for analysis.
• Reports changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in prompt manner.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census.
• Responds to patient call lights and address their needs according to skill level.
• Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations. [Required]
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Required]
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. [Required]
• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required]
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. [Required]
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution. [Required]
• Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills. [Required]
• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. [Required]
• Customer service skills. [Required]
• Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers. [Required]
• Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding. [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ year experience [Preferred]
• 2+ years lead EKG experience (Emergency Department only) [Preferred]
• CNA Experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) [Required] OR AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C) [Required] OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$16.30 - $26.08

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.