Lead Patient Care Tech: Mentor the Nursing Team

HCA Healthcare; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Behavioral health

Telemedicine

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee stock plan

Flexible spending accounts

Education support

Fertility support

Life insurance

Identity protection

Discount programs

Job summary

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital seeks a Lead Patient Care Technician to join the nursing team, delivering compassionate care and supporting patient safety. You will provide hands-on assistance, monitor patients, and help guide and mentor new staff.

Requires Basic Life Support within 30 days and at least 6 months experience. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 6 months experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with ADLs, supporting mobility and comfort, checking vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing for procedures, and monitoring telemetry as needed.
• Documenting patient care accurately and communicating important updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated, timely care.
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment by infection prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring supplies are ready.
• Responding to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust.
• Training new team members, sharing updates on policies and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team mentorship

Documentation

Infection prevention

Job description

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital seeks a Lead Patient Care Technician to join the nursing team, delivering compassionate care and supporting patient safety. You will provide hands-on assistance, monitor patients, and help guide and mentor new staff.

Requires Basic Life Support within 30 days and at least 6 months experience. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to quality patient care.