Certified Patient Care Technician

Location: 1500 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective day one
• Life insurance and disability insurance effective day one
• Paid time off effective day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities
• Whole person well-being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

Schedule

Full-time, day shift

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments according to policy and procedure, providing patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity, and culture
• Function appropriately in clinical emergencies
• Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and support quality standards and initiatives
• Follow prescribed isolation guidelines, demonstrate appropriate use of protective equipment, perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations
• Exhibit a desire to learn and upgrade skills continuously
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
• Assist in the delivery of patient care as a team member under the direction of a registered nurse
• Document and report all procedures in accordance with department policy
• Participate in obtaining a nursing history and report abnormalities to the registered nurse
• Assist in identifying patient needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (required)
• One of the following certifications (required):
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
  • NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
  • AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• 1+ year of applicable PCT experience (preferred)
• Previous bedside patient care in an acute care unit, unit secretary, monitor technician, or equivalent medical experience (preferred)
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position (see Physical Requirements)

Pay

$16.02 – $25.63 per hour