Patient Care Tech

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Florida is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our patient‑focused nursing team. You will assist with daily care, vital signs, mobility, and comfort, while supporting Registered Nurses and maintaining a welcoming environment.

This role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and strong communication as you help greet patients, manage charts, and ensure safety and organized patient areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred for PCT roles.
• You will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting RNs in providing hands-on care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Charting

Clerical Skills

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks within a hospital unit, acting as a receptionist and assisting the patient care team. They are responsible for greeting patients and visitors, managing patient charts, handling communication, and maintaining the unit's organization and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Reception and Communication:
• Patient Chart Management:
• Clerical Support:
• Patient-Centered Care:
• Maintaining a Safe and Organized Environment:
• Clerical and Organizational Skills:
• Communication Skills:
• Customer Service Skills:
• Medical Terminology Knowledge:
• Computer Skills:

High school diploma/GED preferred

Medical terminology knowledge preferred a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on caAre and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services. Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the area's only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first – no matter what! We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.