Patient Care Tech

HCA Florida Westside Hospital - Plantation, FL

Job Title: Patient Care Tech

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City: Plantation

State: FL

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Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients.
Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities.
Assists with discharges.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination.
Changes bed linens as needed.
Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

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Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date)
C.N.A. License (Preferred)

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no costs and additional options for dental and vision benefits
Life and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
Auto and home insurance
Identity theft protection
Legal counseling
Long-term care coverage
Moving assistance
Pet insurance
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on income

Equal opportunity employer. Does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.