Cert Patient Care Technician/Unit Coord PRN

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

• 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

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

1210 Us Hwy 27 N

City

Lake Placid

State

Florida

Postal Code

33852

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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

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. [Required]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience

• 1+ year experience [Preferred]
• 2 lead EKG eeperience (Emergency Department only) [Preferred]
• CNA Experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

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Pay Range

$15.73 - $25.16

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 :

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