HCA Healthcare - Fort Walton Beach, FL
posted 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Fort Walton Beach, FL
251-500 employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of registered nurses. This role involves performing various basic patient care services, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe and organized patient care environment. The PCT plays a crucial role in supporting the nursing staff and ensuring positive patient interactions.
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.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (AHA Provider) required
- Previous patient care experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options
- Dental and vision benefits
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Legal counseling
- Long-term care coverage
- Moving assistance
- Pet insurance
- Free counseling services
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care
- Consumer discounts
- Education assistance
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program
- Employee Health Assistance Fund
