Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Orthopedic Unit

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Orthopedic Unit in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time role involves aiding patients with care activities and maintaining their environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a BLS certification within 30 days. Join a leading healthcare team serving Northeast Florida with competitive benefits and a commitment to community service.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Aid with movement and personal care activities.
• Report changes in patients' conditions.
• Keep patient rooms clean and orderly.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Compassion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Orthopedic Unit

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• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Details

• Department: Orthopedic Unit
• Schedule: Full-time; Day
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside
• Location: Jacksonville, Florida
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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