Compassionate Patient Care Technician | Growth & Impact

Ascension; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician in St. Johns, FL to support the nursing team with both clinical and non-clinical tasks. You will help patients with comfort, safety, movement, and daily activities, while maintaining dignity and quality of life.

Under supervision, you’ll monitor patients, report changes, and keep accurate records. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with benefits including health coverage,

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Required licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety under the guidance of our nursing team.
• Safely assist patients with movement, positioning, and transfers to promote healing and independence.
• Empower patients by assisting with personal care and daily activities, maintaining their dignity and quality of life.
• Monitor and report key changes in a patient’s physical or emotional status to nursing staff, serving as a crucial set of eyes and ears for the care team.
• Maintain precise patient records and uphold a clean, organized, and fully-stocked environment to ensure seamless clinical operations.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing support

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital
• Schedule: Days l Full-time
  
  

Your future role at a glance

• Location: St. Johns, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital
• Schedule: Days l Full-time
  
  

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety under the guidance of our nursing team.
• Safely assist patients with movement, positioning, and transfers to promote healing and independence.
• Empower patients by assisting with personal care and daily activities, maintaining their dignity and quality of life.
• Monitor and report key changes in a patient's physical or emotional status to nursing staff, serving as a crucial set of eyes and ears for the care team.
• Maintain precise patient records and uphold a clean, organized, and fully-stocked environment to ensure seamless clinical operations.
  
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  
  

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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