Patient Care Technician I - Medical Unit - PRN/Days

Baptist Health Care; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care is recruiting a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in delivering patient care at our Gulf Breeze, Florida location.

The role involves assisting with mobility, vital signs, hygiene, meals, and documentation while maintaining a safe environment and therapeutic patient relationships under licensed supervision.

Qualifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
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Responsibilities

• Assist with ambulating and mobilization of patients.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respirations, O2 sat).
• Assist with personal hygiene / AM care and feeding.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient room; respond to call lights.
• Relay pertinent information to the nurse and document data accurately.

Skills

BLS certification

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

APCT/ASPT certification

Job description

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the patient care technician performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process.

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the patient care technician performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but is not limited to assisting with ambulating and mobilization of patients, taking and recording the patient’s vital signs (i.e., BP, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, & O2 sat), weighing patients, assisting with personal hygiene / AM Care (i.e., Oral Care, Bathing the patient, etc.), assisting with bedpans and toileting, catheter care, empty drains, turning bedridden patients or patients that need assistance with turning, linen changes, assisting with meal preparation, feeding patients, I&O, light cleaning and organizing of patients room, answering call lights, and relaying pertinent information to the nurse. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the department/division, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed including: Sitting with patients and sitting with Baker Acted Patients. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected. Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care. Maintains supplies/inventory for department. Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department.Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certified Patient Care Technician (APCT_ASPT)

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse