Patient Care Technician I — Compassionate Clinical Support

RiseMe; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff and interact closely with patients, providing direct care and maintaining a safe environment. The role emphasizes compassionate communication and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days. Strong customer service, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology are essential to support patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by patient care services, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patients are addressed.
• Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department.
• Maintains supplies/inventory and sanitizes for infection prevention for the department.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Direct Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff and interact closely with patients, providing direct care and maintaining a safe environment. The role emphasizes compassionate communication and teamwork within a hospital setting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days. Strong customer service, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology are essential to support patient care delivery.