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Patient Care Technician – AdventHealth Central Texas

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Location: 2201 S Clear Creek RD, Killeen, TX 76549

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 by performing tasks under the direction of a licensed nurse. 

• Accurately performs vital signs and documents in the electronic medical record Documents and reports all procedures accurately and in accordance with department policy. 

• Perform duties and patient care according to policy and procedure. 

• Functions appropriately within scope in clinical emergencies 

• Participate in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports quality standards and initiatives. 

• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations. 

• Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrade skills continuously. 

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members 

• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff 

• May perform point of care testing based on competency and hospital policy. 

• Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior.

• Other duties as assigned.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• BLS Certification

   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• 1 Year of related work experience

• CNA Certification