Patient Care Tech Med Surg Ortho UnitDavenport, FL

Patient Care Tech

AdventHealth Heart of Florida was founded in 1966 with a mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ to help families, friends and neighbors in West Florida heal in body, mind and spirit. Challenging ourselves to provide whole-person care ever since has helped us gain recognition by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. We invite you to elevate your career in health care at AdventHealth Heart of Florida, where we specialize in cardiology, mother / baby and orthopedics. Learn more about our open positions and start your career today.

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 role you'll contribute : 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.

The value you'll bring to the team : 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.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed : Nursing Assistant training is required or successful completion of either practical nurse fundamentals or comparable experience upon review. Must be cross trained in one of the following areas : Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), Monitor Tech or Phlebotomy. Florida Nursing Assistant Certification, Certified Patient Care Technician OR Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with comparable hospital experience, OR Florida RN license. BLS certification. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.