Compassionate Patient Care Technician I

RiseMe; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing staff in providing compassionate patient care. The role involves assisting with ambulation, vital signs, hygiene, feeding, and basic clinical tasks while maintaining safety and documentation in electronic health records.

The position emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork within a not-for-profit health system serving northwest Florida and south Alabama. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients, families and teammates.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to document accurately in health records.
• Ability to triage and screen acute patients and coordinate with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ambulation, vital signs, and basic patient care tasks.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, assist with hygiene and feeding.
• Document data and communicate pertinent information to nurses.
• Receive calls, manage department supplies, and support team operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer literacy

Patient triage

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Medical terminology knowledge

Documentation in EHR

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Baptist Health Care is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing staff in providing compassionate patient care. The role involves assisting with ambulation, vital signs, hygiene, feeding, and basic clinical tasks while maintaining safety and documentation in electronic health records.

The position emphasizes strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork within a not-for-profit health system serving northwest Florida and south Alabama. Equal opportunity employer.