Advanced Patient Care Tech

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Advanced Patient Care Tech 

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Advanced Patient Care Technician (PCT) , you will be an important part of delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Under the guidance of a registered nurse, you will perform advanced clinical tasks and help create a safe, welcoming environment where patients and families feel valued and respected. 

• Observe patients, document changes, and communicate them with the nursing team 
• Help patients with daily needs (ADLs) such as eating, drinking, bathing, and moving safely 
• Provide advanced care, including phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removing IV lines and catheters, and care for wounds 
• Assist with supporting tasks like collecting lab samples and assisting with clerical duties to keep care running smoothly 
• Look ahead to what patients might need, respond quickly, and help ensure every experience feels seamless and compassionate 

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant Required

Benefits

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening Spring 2026 , is a 90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit . As part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites , we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.

Key Specialties

• Emergency Medicine – Comprehensive emergency care services
• Orthopedic Surgery – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Spine Surgery – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
• General Surgery – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
• Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
• Inpatient Rehabilitation – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery

Why Join Us

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in Spring 2026
• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
• Join a collaborative, patient-centered team committed to excellence
• Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network
• Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville. Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission to improve more lives in more ways .

"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

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

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.