Patient Care Technician - Day-One Benefits & Impact

AdventHealth; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Killeen, Texas, seeks a patient-care assistant to support nurses in delivering care and maintaining safety. You will take vital signs, document accurately in the EMR, and follow department procedures while upholding core values.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Basic Life Support certification; CNA/CPCT/A or EMT is preferred. Full-time day shift at this facility offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• CNA, CPCT/A, or EMT certifications preferred.
• 1+ year of patient-care or PCT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient care under license nurse supervision.
• Accurately take vital signs and record in electronic medical records.
• Follow policies/procedures and ensure safety and isolation guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the healthcare team.
• Support quality initiatives and participate in performance improvement.
• May perform point of care testing per competency and policy.

Job description

AdventHealth in Killeen, Texas, seeks a patient-care assistant to support nurses in delivering care and maintaining safety. You will take vital signs, document accurately in the EMR, and follow department procedures while upholding core values.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Basic Life Support certification; CNA/CPCT/A or EMT is preferred. Full-time day shift at this facility offers comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.