Patient Care Technician ICU FT Nights-OCALA

Patient Care Technician AdventHealth Ocala

Location Address: 1500 SW 1^st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala

• Horse Capital of the World
• Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
• Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
• Florida Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
• Spectacular springs throughout the county

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time/Nights

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs patient care task in a safe and competent manner without significant deviations from the standard of care.                                     
• Plans, coordinates and implements PCT care in a timely manner based on individualized needs of patient.                                   
• Coordinates PCT care with RN and other interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.                                              
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report those changes to RN/LPN immediately.                                       
• Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided.                                    

What You Will Need:

• HS Diploma or equivalent        
• Entry Level - Maintains current Florida certification,
• Maintains PCT educational requirements as outlined in the organizational checklists.                      
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), certification or proof of competency is required upon hire.
• A new hire may begin employment provided the facility has the ability to facilitate the successful completion of the required AHA BLS program prior to any patient contact. This may be achieved using web-based training with voice-assisted manikin skills check off (ie: Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program or Heartcode) or instructor-led training.
• FL DOH License required                                             
• Phlebotomy certified, preferred

Job Summary:

Assist patients with the activities of daily living, performs patient care tasks and maintains a safe and clean environment. Completes tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing.