Patient Care Tech PCU Surgical Nights

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. As a Patient Care Tech, you will play a vital role in assisting patients with their daily needs, ensuring their comfort and dignity. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values compassion and teamwork. With a focus on holistic care, you will contribute to the well-being of the community while growing professionally and spiritually. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities including hygiene and nutrition.
• Document vital signs and report abnormalities to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Hygiene Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Documentation Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Florida CNA License

EMT License

Job description

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

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Student Loan Repayment Program

· Career Development

· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

· Mental Health Resources and Support

**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

**The community you’ll be caring for:** AdventHealth Tampa

· AdventHealth Tampa, a faith-based not-for-profit 626-bed tertiary-level acute care hospital located in the uptown district of Tampa, Florida, specializes in advanced cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience and neurology, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, sleep medicine and general surgery including minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. GME programs on the hospital campus currently include general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and transitional year.

· AdventHealth Tampa is home to the renowned AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and leading-edge research – caring for Tampa Bay’s hearts for over 35 years.

· The Kiran C. Patel Research Institute, also located at AdventHealth Tampa, leads the way in clinical and academic research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, advanced surgery and more – contributing valuable knowledge that leads to tomorrow’s cures for conditions such as heart failure, cancer and other diseases.

**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.

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**

· High school graduate or GED equivalent.

· BLS certification

· Current Florida CNA license or EMT license

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Patient Care

**Organization:** AdventHealth Tampa

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 3 - Night

**Req ID:** 24011336

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.