Patient Care Tech EMT

Palms West Hospital • Loxahatchee, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) EMT role at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of registered nurses. The PCT is responsible for performing various basic patient care services, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe and organized patient care environment. This position is part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients.

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Vocational School Graduate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in communication skills.

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.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Free telemedicine services
• Free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Free counseling services
• Consumer discounts
• Retirement readiness services
• Education assistance
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program
• Employee Health Assistance Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees