Patient Care Technician/CNA, 5th Floor Step Down, Full Time, Night Shift, Job ID 1496478

Palmetto General Hospital; Hialeah (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support our nursing staff in providing essential care to patients. Ideal candidates will have experience or certifications in healthcare roles, including BLS certification and a background in patient care. Join our diverse and inclusive team committed to delivering quality healthcare to our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience as a Patient Care Tech in a hospital setting.
• Requires BLS certification from the American Red Cross.
• Must complete Glucometer training.

Responsibilities

• Performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients.
• Works under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Ensures patient needs for ADLs are met.

Skills

Basic Nursing Functions

Patient Care

Stress Management

Education

High School Graduate

Nursing Student (1st year completed)

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision, and/or direction of the Nursing Director / Clinical Manager, Resource Nurse, or Staff Nurse, performs various duties in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established functions and procedures of the hospital.

Position Qualification:

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience; and Minimum of six months experience as a Patient Care Tech in a hospital setting; or EKG, Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Certification; or Foreign Nurse/Physician with appropriate documentation.
• Nursing Student that completed 1st year of Nursing School.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of basic nursing functions to meet patient needs for ADL's must be able to work rapidly under stressful situations with many interruptions.
• Must successfully complete Glucometer training and pass online testing module.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Required BLS certification from the American Red Cross.

Palmetto General Hospital is proud to be a minority organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Must clear background and drug test required.