Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings account

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare’s Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff with basic patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and documentation in the EHR. The role also serves as unit secretary and helps with supply management in a collaborative hospital setting.

Requires Florida CNA licensure and a high school diploma; BLS/Healthy Interventions within 30 days of hire are expected. Full-time days with comprehensive benefits within the Tenet network.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: None required.
• License: Florida CNA Licensure.
• Certifications: CNA program completion, BLS, Healthy Interventions within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Care
• Assist in patient Care Functions
• Provide Clerical Support To The Unit Nursing Staff
• Communication
• Maintains unit organization and equipment as observed by Director

Skills

Delivery of care

Clinical support

Documentation

Communication

Unit coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida CNA Licensure

Job description

Overview

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

The Patient Care Tech assists the nursing staff with the provision of basic adult patients. Assist nursing staff with the provision of basic care to include: vital signs, hygiene and monitoring. Measures and records patients intake, out puts, and temperatures (oral, auxiliary, and rectal) and advises supervisor of any abnormalties promptly. Documents care delivered accurately and timely in the electronic health record. This position will also perform the role of Unit Secretary as needed. Provides clinical and reception support and manages supply procurement, receipt and storage for the unit as directed by the Charge Nurse and/or Director. Enters orders/tests accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Care
• Assist in patient Care Functions
• Provide Clerical Support To The Unit Nursing Staff
• Communication
• Maintains unit organization and equipment as observed by Director

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required: None

License:

• Required: Florida C N A Licensure

Certifications:

• Required: Certified Nursing Assistant Program completion, BLS (AHA), Healthy Interventions within 30 days of hire
• Preferred: Phlebotomy experience

Organization Description

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the areas leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. Join our team!

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