Patient Care Technician M / S Pulmonary UnitTampa, FL

Patient Care Technician

We have more than 50 years of experience using innovative medicine to elevate health care in the Tampa region. We continue to make history every day through our clinical research program, which applies the latest advancements in medical technology to treatments that can be used today.

Our diverse clinical specialties include cancer, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's health and surgery led by some of the nation's leading surgeons skilled in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. We're also home to the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, nationally recognized for advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.

With the clinical expertise, innovation, and compassion of our team members, we're changing the way people look at 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 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 service standards.

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

Performs as a team member in assisting with safe and effective care routine and activities of daily living (ADLs). Assists patients with their activities of daily living including but not limited to basic hygiene, skin care, nutritional and dietary needs, elimination needs, physical activity needs and all comfort measures. Maintains respect and privacy at all times.

Performs the basic general patient care routines and tasks in a safe, competent, therapeutic and cost-effective manner. These may include :

Obtain and document vital signs per unit standards.

Report abnormal finding to the licensed nurse in a prompt manner.

Collects, reports and accurately documents intake and output information for assigned patient areas.

High school graduate or GED equivalent

BLS certification

Current Florida CNA license or EMT license

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