Lead Patient Care Tech

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lead Patient Care Tech with HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! This position is in our MedSurg Neuro Unit. The shift is days, 7am to 7pm with rotating weekends. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Lead Patient Care Tech, you’ll be an integral part of the nursing team, delivering compassionate care that impacts patients’ lives every day. You’ll provide hands-on patient care, assist with advanced procedures, and help guide and mentor and support the growth of new and experienced patient care tech staff. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), supporting mobility and comfort, checking vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing for procedures, and monitoring telemetry as needed Documenting patient care accurately and communicating important updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated, timely care Helping maintain a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring needed supplies are ready Responding to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust Training new team members, sharing updates on policies and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care Qualifications you will need: Licensed as a CNA in South Carolina preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. RN Nursing School Students may be considered. A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date 1 year of acute/hospital experience is preferred Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry. Key Highlights e Award-winning Heart Center Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes Expanded Emergency Access Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville) Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston) James Island Emergency (Charleston) Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County) Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon! "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr