M/S Ortho PCT Days

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida seeks a patient care technician to support admissions and patient transport, ensuring safety and accurate documentation. You will greet patients, assist with daily living, and coordinate with nurses to maintain a clean, safe environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and current CPR/BLS certification; CNA, CPCT/A, NCPCT, PCT-C, EMT credentials preferred. This role offers day shift in a faith-based healthcare setting with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings and ability to learn EMR systems.
• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms for new admissions and sets up necessary items.
• Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms.
• Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs with assistance.
• Ensures patient safety by following proper lifting and transport procedures.
• Documents personal care, intake/output, vital signs, and weights in the EMR.
• Collects and labels patient specimens and sends them to the lab.
• Reports changes in patient status promptly to nurses or physicians.
• Acts as liaison between patients, families, staff and medical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census.
• Responds to patient call lights and addresses needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment.
• Assists with activities of daily living as ordered.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Address: 1000 WATERMAN WAY City: TAVARES State: Florida Postal Code: 32778

Job Description

• Prepares rooms for new admissions, including setting up personal care items and vital sign equipment.
• Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms.
• Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with assistance from other personnel.
• Ensures patient and personal safety by following proper lifting and transporting techniques.
• Documents personal care, intake and output, vital signs, and weights according to policy.
• Collects and labels patient specimens at bedside and sends them to the lab for analysis.
• Reports changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in prompt manner.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census.
• Responds to patient call lights and address their needs according to skill level.
• Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations.
• [Required] Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• [Required] Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• [Required] Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• [Required] Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• [Required] Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution.
• [Required] Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• [Required] Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• [Required] Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• [Required] Customer service skills.
• [Required] Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers.
• [Required] Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding.

Education

• High School Grad or Equ [Required]

Work Experience

• 1+ year experience [Preferred]
• 2+ years lead EKG experience (Emergency Department only) [Preferred]
• CNA Experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required]
• OR NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) [Required]
• OR AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C) [Required]
• OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required]
• OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$16.30 - $26.08

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.