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Patient Care Technician I - AdventHealth - Orlando Area -
Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth -
• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando • serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America • AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country • We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year
Work Hours/Shift: Full Time/Part Time/PRN - Days and Nights
You Will Be Responsible For:
Demonstrates, through behavior, AdventHealth’s service standards.
Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s 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.
Qualifications
What You Will Need:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
N/A
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:
â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹Experience working with patients in an acute care setting
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹â‹High school graduate or GED equivalent.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
N/A
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Current BLS
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
Current Florida certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred
GENERAL SUMMARY:
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
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.