HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A Part ofHCA Florida Ocala Hospital opened in 2002 to meet the healthcare needs of the growing population of West Marion County. Our 186-bed hospital features all private rooms and offers a full-service emergency room, as well as Marion County’s only inpatient Orthopedic Joint Care Center.Our medical services include an array of surgical procedures, radiological services, urologic treatments, inpatient wound care for chronic wounds and a variety of outpatient services.POSITION DESCRIPTION: Working under the supervision of a nursing, the Patient Care Tech performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The position's tasks and responsibilities include:
Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene.
Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding.
Transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments.
Assists patients in ambulating.
Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O.
Performs non sterile dressing changes.
Passes and collects bed pans.
Changes bed linens.
Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.401K
Paid Time Off Medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability benefitsTuition reimbursementEmployee discount programEmployee stock purchase programStudent Loan ForgivenessREQUIRED:High School/GEDCertified Nursing Assistant preferredBLS through American Heart AssociationLess than 1 year of experience in an acute care settingPREFERRED:1 years of experience in an acute care settingWorking knowledge of medical terminologyCustomer service abilities occluding effective listening skills.Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision.Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.Job: Nursing Support Title: Patient Care Technician Location: Florida-Ocala-West Marion Community Hospital Requisition ID: 00050-16743
