Certified Patient Care Technician

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities
• Whole‑person well‑being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

Schedule

Full‑time, Night shift (United States of America)

Location

1210 US Hwy 27 N, Lake Placid, FL 33852

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, use protective equipment, perform handwashing per policy, and enforce safety regulations.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and continuously upgrade skills.
• 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).
• 1+ year applicable Patient Care Technician (PCT) experience (preferred).
• Previous bedside patient care in an acute care unit, unit secretary, monitor technician, or equivalent medical experience (preferred).
• Basic Life Support – CPR certification (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 Technician certification (EMT) (required).

Physical Requirements

See detailed requirements: Physical Requirements

Pay

$15.46 – $24.73 per hour

Background Screening

Subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. More information at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.