Patient Care Tech

Joining AdventHealthJoining 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 InsurancePaid Time Off from Day One403-B Retirement Plan4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental LeaveCareer DevelopmentWhole Person Well-being ResourcesMental Health Resources and SupportPet BenefitsSchedule:Full timeShift:Day (United States of America)Address:7050 GALL BLVDCity:ZEPHYRHILLSState:FloridaPostal Code:33541Job Description:Assists with safe and appropriate delegated patient care tasks under direct supervision of a RN.Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect in collaboration with other team members.Assists care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.Provides quality patient care, including comfort, hygiene, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs.Reports patient status changes and needs to RN accurately and promptly.Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to ensure patient and associate safety.Communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the healthcare team.Accurately documents vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other patient care performed, and reports findings promptly to RN.Maintains inventory and replacement of telemetry supplies, ensuring all transmitter inventory is accounted for each shift.Assists in training other nursing support staff, volunteers, students, and other hospital personnel.Monitors and documents patient's cardiac rhythm, recognizing and notifying RN immediately of life-threatening arrhythmias.Maintains patient EKG records systematically and ensures all telemetry patients are connected to central monitor with alarms appropriately set.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Organizational [Required]Verbal Interpersonal [Required]Customer Relations [Required]Grammar/Spelling [Required]Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]Follow verbal instructions [Required]Keyboarding (manual) [Required]Computer (visual) [Required]Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Basic computer skills [Preferred]Education:High School Grad or Equiv [Required]Technical/Vocational School [Required]Field of Study:Graduate of a nursing assistant or PCT programWork Experience:1+ applicable PCT experience [Preferred]Previous telemetry experience [Preferred]Licenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) [Required] OR AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C) [Required] OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required]Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) [Preferred]Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) [Preferred]Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Range:$15.87 - $25.38Background 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: facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.