M/S Ortho PCT Days

Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO Day One

403(b) Retirement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health

Pet Benefits

Job summary

Team Member Services in Florida is seeking a patient care technician to support admissions, prepare rooms, and assist with patient transfers. You’ll document vital signs and care activities, coordinate with nurses, and ensure safety and comfort in a busy care setting.

Role requires empathy, discretion, and strong English communication. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; 1+ year of related experience is preferred; certifications and training listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and regulations.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, integrity, respect, and discretion.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in writing with varied backgrounds.
• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications, including EMR and basic software.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution; strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology; strong customer service.
• Safe use of telephones, copier/fax, and computers; commitment to hourly rounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Customer service

English communication

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

EMR software

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: 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:

• 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. [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [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:

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

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.