Lead Patient Care Tech - Neuroscience

HCA HealthONE; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility & family building benefits

Professional development

Job summary

HCA HealthONE seeks a Lead Patient Care Technician to join the nursing team, delivering compassionate care and mentoring staff. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist with procedures, and help guide new techs.

Responsibilities include ADL assistance, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, accurate documentation, and maintaining a safe environment. Prior CNA certification and BCLS/CPR within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility, monitor vital signs, and support procedures.
• Document patient care accurately and communicate updates to the nursing team.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and ensure supplies are ready.

Skills

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $19.29 - $25.80 / hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary & Qualifications

As a Lead Patient Care Technician you will be an integral part of the nursing team, delivering compassionate care that impacts patients’ lives every day. You’ll provide hands‑on patient care, assist with advanced procedures, and help guide and mentor new and experienced patient care tech staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), 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
• Helping maintain a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring needed 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.