Patient Care Technician

HCA Florida Northside Hospital - St. Petersburg, FL

Job Title: Patient Care Technician

Position: Patient Care Technician

Job Type: Full Time

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Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

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 specimens.
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.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Not specified

Preferred Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date

Requirements

Experience:

Education:

License & Certification:

Not specified

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay for many common services.
Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage.
Free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
Free counseling services 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.
Consumer discounts through Abenity.
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).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

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.

Facility Details

Name: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Description: A 280+ bed facility offering state-of-the-art treatment located in the heart of South Pinellas County, providing a full range of services including interventional stroke care and comprehensive cardiac care.

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