Patient Care Tech PCU Medical Nights

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Tech to join their team in Tampa. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate care under the supervision of professional nurses. The ideal candidate will embody the core values of integrity, compassion, and teamwork, contributing to a supportive environment focused on holistic patient wellbeing. With opportunities for career development and a commitment to community health, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a renowned healthcare setting. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Insurance

Debt-free Education

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• BLS certification and current Florida CNA or EMT license needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and maintain their comfort.
• Monitor and document vital signs, reporting any abnormalities.
• Perform clinical skills like blood glucose testing and assist with care routines.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Vital Signs Monitoring

Blood Glucose Testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

CNA License

EMT License

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time,

Shift : Nights

Location: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Tampa

• AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
• Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Patient Care Tech works under supervision of the professional nurse, assisting in performing specific duties and activities of daily living in caring for age specific groups identified in the position responsibilities. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates through behavior of AdventHealths Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.
• Performs as a team member in assisting with safe and effective care routine and activities of daily living (ADL’s). Assists patients with their activities of daily living including but not limited to basic hygiene, skin care, nutritional and dietary needs, elimination needs, physical activity needs and all comfort measures. Maintains respect and privacy at all times.
• Performs the basic general patient care routines and tasks in a safe, competent, therapeutic and cost-effective manner. These may include:
  • Obtain and document vital signs per unit standards. Report abnormal finding to the licensed nurse in a prompt manner.
  • Collects, reports and accurately documents intake and output information for assigned patient areas.
• Demonstrates competence in performing the following clinical skills and procedures as delegate:
  • Obtains blood glucose results, informs the nurse of the results and documents the results per procedure; can perform blood glucose controls.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize and complete the various tasks duties and routines of a busy patient care workload in a timely manner.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• BLS certification
• Current Florida CNA license or EMT license