Career Center

Patient Care Tech II: Lake Wales

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*
• Sign-on Bonus*
• Relocation Bonus*
• Team Based Nursing Model*
• Reimbursement for the NCLEX*

* Nursing or BU specific benefits and perks

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/ Nights

Shift:  3/12's 7p-7a including every other weekend

Location: 410 South 11th Street, Lake Wales, 33853

The community you’ll be caring for:

• A historic community with a hometown family feel; voted “friendliest small town in FL”
• Surrounded by golf courses, beautiful lakes, and outdoor adventures
• The facility is just 20 minutes away from LEGOLAND Florida
• Faith-based work environment
• Great benefits

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:

·           Demonstrates, through behavior, AdventHealth Orlando’s service standards.

·           Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance Excellence Program.

·           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.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • Current BLS
  • 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
  • Cost centers 6290 and 6470: Florida Nursing Assistant Certification, OR Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with comparable hospital experience, OR Paramedic/EMT certification, OR Florida RN license

• Preferred qualifications: 
  • Experience working with patients in an acute care setting