Patient Care Tech - HCA Healthcare
Chattanooga, TN 37404
About the Job
Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Patient Care Tech with Parkridge Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Parkridge Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Patient Care Tech to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Patient Care Tech
Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCTassiststhe nursing staff in providing patient carein accordance withthe PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistentlyassiststhe patient care team withmaintaininga clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCTcomplies withall hospital policies/procedures andobservesthe State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
What you will do in this role:
- You willdemonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provideappropriate carefor patient populations served in his/her department.
- You willmaintaina safe environment
- You will communicate pertinent information toappropriate individuals
- You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients
- You will document patient care information in theappropriate computerscreens
- You willassistwith ADL’s for assigned patients
What qualifications you will need:
- High school diploma or GED Required
- State CNA certification or documented PCT experiencerequired.
- Can be former RN Nursing student who had successfully completed the first nursing clinical semester or Completion of State approved CNA course, or CNA certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current or to be obtained within requiredtimeframe.
- 1 yearPCT experience preferred
Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Patient Care Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.