Patient Care Technician

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on
the front line, empathetic for patients. At HCA Florida Highlands Hospital our
nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an)
Patient Care Technician to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans
and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
At HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that
every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own
personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination!
Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits
their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply
today for our Patient Care Technician opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care
by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to
common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision
of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing
patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the
Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a
clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies
with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing
rules for unlicensed personnel.
What you will do in this role:

• 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 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 specimen.
• 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.

# What qualifications you will need:

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute hospital. We offer a full
range of Emergency, Surgical and Inpatient and Outpatient services. We have
served Sebring, Florida, and the surrounding counties since 1965. We offer
advanced technology, attracting the most qualified physicians and surgeons in
the area. Our Emergency Room is the area’s only dedicated Senior ER. This
features designated parking and hearing amplifiers. This also offers optical
devices, specific discharge planning and personal scheduling assistance. All
patient directives are clear, easing tension. Our Orthopedic Institute
provides an upscale environment for joint replacements. Patients are at ease
in our facility. The hospital specializes in minimally invasive procedures.
These result in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery.
Sebring, “The City on the Circle,” is home to the Sebring International
Raceway. There is something to satisfy all recreational interests. We invite
you to learn more about our career opportunities.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family
> first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth,
> compassion, and dignity for the individual.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Patient Care Technician opening. Apply today and a member
of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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