Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Northside Hospital - St. Petersburg, FL

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

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City: St. Petersburg

State: FL

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Job Responsibilities

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 the 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

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
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 and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
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 that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Supplemental Pay

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Special Notes

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019).
In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.