Certified Patient Care Technician

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a Certified Patient Care Technician for its Land O Lakes facility in Florida. The role is full time on a day shift and involves delivering patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, following policies and procedures and supporting quality and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Perform treatments according to policy and procedure, giving care suited to each patient's age, mobility, acuity and culture
• Respond appropriately in clinical emergencies
• Follow isolation guidelines, use protective equipment correctly, wash hands per policy and enforce safety regulations
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the healthcare team
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
• Assist in patient care as a team member under the direction of a registered nurse
• Document and report procedures, help obtain a nursing history and report abnormalities to the registered nurse
• Participate in practice changes from performance improvement activities and support quality standards
• Keep upgrading skills and perform other duties as assigned

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) is required
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or NHA CPCT/A, NCCT PCT, AMCA PCT-C, or EMT certification is required
• Preferred: 1+ years of applicable PCT experience and previous bedside patient care in an acute care unit, unit secretary, monitor technician or equivalent medical experience

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources, including mental health support
• Pet benefits

Pay range: $16.02 - $25.63. Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting. The facility is an equal opportunity employer.