Evening Patient Care Technician (CNA/EMT, Full-Time)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Doral UCC. This full-time evening role provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, performing invasive and non-invasive skills while supporting 24-hour hospital operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and transport of patients for procedures.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT/Paramedic active licensure in Florida
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• CPI or SafetyCare certification required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the RN and initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing, hygiene, nutrition and comfort
• Performs vital signs, measurements, and records results in EHR per policies
• Renders care under RN supervision and assists with venipuncture, lab specimens, point-of-care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning
• Informs RN of significant changes in patient condition
• Re-prioritizes care as directed by RN
• Restocks supplies and maintains rooms and nursing station
• Identifies patient needs and provides necessary supplies
• Promotes cost containment and identifies improvement opportunities
• Greets patients and families and communicates services and provides timely support
• Transports patients for procedures and supports efficient practice operation

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

CNA or EMT/Paramedic Florida licensure

American Heart Association BLS

CPI or SafetyCare certification

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Doral UCC. This full-time evening role provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, performing invasive and non-invasive skills while supporting 24-hour hospital operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, EKGs, and transport of patients for procedures.