Patient Care Technician PCU Cardiovascular

AdventHealth; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate community dedicated to uplifting others in body, mind, and spirit. This role offers the opportunity to assist patients with their daily activities and provide essential care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. As part of a forward-thinking healthcare system, you will thrive professionally while contributing to a mission of healing and support. With a focus on individual needs, you will play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring a safe environment. This position not only allows for professional growth but also fosters a sense of belonging and purpose within a caring team.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Maintains current Florida certification and PCT educational requirements.
• Valid AHA BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and perform patient care tasks.
• Coordinate PCT care with RN and maintain documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Benefits from Day One
· Student Loan Repayment Program
· Career Development
· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
· Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days

Location: 1500 SW 1 st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Ocala

· Horse Capital of the World – Home to the World Equestrian Center
· Destination for outdoor enthusiast (golf, kayaking, horseback riding, nature trails)
· Vibrant downtown area with award winning establishments
· Family friendly with many parks and recreations
· Spectacular springs throughout the county

The role you’ll contribute:

Assist patients with the activities of daily living, performs patient care tasks and maintains a safe and clean environment. Completes tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Performs patient care task in a safe and competent manner without significant deviations from the standard of care.
· Plans, coordinates and implements PCT care in a timely manner based on individualized needs of patient.
· Coordinates PCT care with RN and other interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
· Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report those changes to RN/LPN immediately .
· Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

· HS Diploma or equivalent
Entry Level - Maintains current Florida certification, Maintains PCT educational requirements as outlined in the organizational checklists.
· Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), certification or proof of competency is required upon hire.
· A new hire may begin employment provided the facility has the ability to facilitate the successful completion of the required AHA BLS program prior to any patient contact. This may be achieved using web-based training with voice-assisted manikin skills check off ( ie : Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program or Heartcode ) or instructor-led training.
· FL DOH License required

About the company

AdventHealth is a Seventh-day Adventist non-profit health care system headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, that operates facilities in 9 states across the United States.