Patient Care Tech — Compassionate Recovery Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

Retirement plan

Tuition and education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our collaborative nursing team. You will support Registered Nurses with hands-on care, monitor patients, take vital signs, assist with mobility and daily personal needs, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

In this role you will contribute to care plans and communicate with patients, families and the care team with empathy and respect.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

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

Vital signs

Mobility support

Personal care

Communication

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our collaborative nursing team. You will support Registered Nurses with hands-on care, monitor patients, take vital signs, assist with mobility and daily personal needs, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

In this role you will contribute to care plans and communicate with patients, families and the care team with empathy and respect.