Patient Care Tech II PCU Clinical TransitionOrlando, FL

Patient Care Tech

At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida's major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care.

With a variety of Orlando hospital jobs, we invite you to start or elevate your career with a new job at AdventHealth Orlando. We constantly seek out Orlando nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals who share our passion for whole-person health care.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The Patient Care Tech works under supervision of the professional nurse, assisting in performing specific duties and activities of daily living in caring for age specific groups identified in the position responsibilities. Adheres to the AdventHealth Orlando Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organizations Performance Excellence Program.

Assists in the delivery of patient care as a team member by performing patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse.

Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.

Participates in obtaining a nursing history. Reports abnormalities to RN.

Assists in identifying needs and developing/modifying plan of care.

Performs treatments according to policy and procedure. Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity and culture. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.

Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Demonstrates accurate documentation and monitoring of activities as needed. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.

Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs handwashing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.

Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade skills. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.

May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing. If performing non-waived Point of Care Testing, as defined in AHCA rule 59A-7.034, must have approved competency and documented proof (copy of either diploma or transcript, at the highest level of academic achievement) at the time of AdventHealth Orlando non-waived Point of Care training.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications Required:

1 year of applicable PCT experience Required

Previous bedside patient care in an acute care unit, unit secretary, monitor technician, or equivalent medical experience Required.

BLS certification

Nursing Assistant training is required or successful completion of either practical nurse fundamentals or comparable experience upon review

Florida Nursing Assistant Certification, Certified Patient Care Technician OR Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.

BLS certification

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.