Lead Patient Care Tech

Job Summary

As a Lead Patient Care Tech, you’ll be an integral part of the nursing team, delivering compassionate care that impacts patients’ lives every day. You’ll provide hands-on patient care, assist with advanced procedures, and help guide and mentor and support the growth of new and experienced patient care tech staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), supporting mobility and comfort, checking vital signs, collecting specimens, preparing for procedures, and monitoring telemetry as needed
• Documenting patient care accurately and communicating important updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated, timely care
• Maintaining a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring needed supplies are ready
• Responding to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust
• Training new team members, sharing updates on policies and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• No Travel Required

Benefits

The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

About Our Hospital

A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982

A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care

Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations

Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most

Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:

• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence-based practice

Our People & Culture

A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose

A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning

Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Commitment to Care

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.