Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Milton (FL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, FL is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support RNs and LPNs with daily patient care and to help maintain a safe, organized care environment. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and ensuring effective communication within the health care team.

The PCT will take and record vital signs, assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, and specimen collection, and report findings to the care team. Emphasis on infection control and PPE is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care settings preferred or currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsabilités

• Assist nursing staff with basic patient care and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Record vital signs and patient data, reporting to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Assist with meals, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and mobility aids.
• Assist with positioning, ambulation, and use of walkers/crutches/canes/wheelchairs.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick blood glucose monitoring.
• Communicate patient information to the care team and adhere to infection control.
• Maintain PPE usage and participate in safety and quality initiatives.
• May provide continuous observation and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Connaissances

Basic patient care knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Description du poste

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Full Time - Days

Milton, FL, United States

Job Description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or

As a core employee with Santa Rosa Medical Center, you will be eligible for competitive base pay, night shift incentives, and a robust total rewards compensation package. Included in our benefits package includes some of the following: health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and more! You can also qualify for tuition assistance and a reimbursement program for qualified programs.