Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Ortho

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

HSAs & FSAs

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long-term care insurance

Childcare support

Job summary

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support patients with daily activities and basic nursing care. The role emphasizes compassionate, hands-on support and cross-training to assist in unit operations.

The position requires a Florida CNA license (or RN first semester), a current BLS certification, and CPI within 90 days of hire. It is a full-time on-site role within the Palm Beach Gardens Health Network.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Florida CNA license or RN first semester completed.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• CPI must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to meet physical, emotional and social needs.
• Serve as a preceptor to Nursing Assistants and PCTs; cross-trained to Unit Associate.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Cross-training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

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

Up to $6,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

The Patient Care Tech. assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the patient, and serves as a clinical preceptor to Nursing Assistants & PCT’s and is cross-trained to Unit Associate. Assists with maintenance of a safe and clean unit environment. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

LICENSE:

• Florida-issued CNA license, or completion of first semester of Registered Nurse program.

CERTIFICATION:

• Required: BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant certification from an approved program,
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer into role date.

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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