PCT Observation Nights

1103 Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in the United States seeks a compassionate Patient Care Technician to support admissions, patient transfers, and day-to-day room care. You will document vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and coordinate with nurses, physicians, and families to ensure safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and confidentiality within healthcare regulations, with a strong focus on patient-centered care and safe transport.

Qualifications

• Mature judgment and ability to handle confidential information.
• Kind, compassionate, respectful, discreet, and confidential demeanor.
• Effective verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to learn and apply EMR and basic computer programs.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Accurate documentation within the EMR system.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology knowledge.
• Customer service mindset and responsive bedside care.
• Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding.

Responsibilities

• Prepares rooms for new admissions and orients patients to rooms.
• Welcomes admissions and helps orient patients to care.
• Transfers patients with assistance while ensuring safety.
• Documents intake, output, vital signs and weights per policy.
• Collects and labels specimens for lab analysis.
• Reports status changes to appropriate team members promptly.
• Acts as liaison among patients, families, staff and clinicians.
• Maintains accurate patient records and unit census.
• Responds to call lights and addresses needs within scope.
• Maintains clean, safe, and comfortable patient environments.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mature judgment

Confidentiality

English communication

EMR/computer literacy

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Organization

Documentation accuracy

Customer service

Hourly rounding

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

BLS CPR Certification

CPCT/A Certification

NCPCT Certification

PCT-C Certification

CNA Certification

EMT Certification

Job description

Benefits and Perks

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Job Description

• Prepares rooms for new admissions, including setting up personal care items and vital sign equipment.
• Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms.
• Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with assistance from other personnel.
• Ensures patient and personal safety by following proper lifting and transporting techniques.
• Documents personal care, intake and output, vital signs, and weights according to policy.
• Collects and labels patient specimens at bedside and sends them to the lab for analysis.
• Reports changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in prompt manner.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census.
• Responds to patient call lights and address their needs according to skill level.
• Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations.
• [Required] Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality.
• [Required] Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• [Required] Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• [Required] Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• [Required] Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution.
• [Required] Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• [Required] Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• [Required] Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• [Required] Customer service skills.
• [Required] Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers.
• [Required] Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding.

Education

[Required] High School Grad or Equiv

Work Experience

[Required] 1+ year experience

[Preferred] 2+ years lead EKG experience (Emergency Department only)

[Preferred] CNA Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• [Required] NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
• [Required] OR NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
• [Required] OR AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C)
• [Required] OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• [Required] OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT)
• [Preferred] NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program
• [Preferred] Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC)

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$16.30 - $26.08

Background Screening Requirement

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Company Culture

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

Schedule: Full time Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 1000 WATERMAN WAY City: TAVARES State: Florida Postal Code: 32778

As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.