Patient Care Technician

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 18.54 - 24.57 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Care Technician today with HCA HealthONE Aurora.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora, 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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Come join our team as a(an) Patient Care Technician. We care for our community Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) / CNA, you will deliver 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), you will assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with your PCT/CNA's skills/training and the needs of the Department and consistently assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with your PCT/CNA's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.

Here is some of what you can expect from being a PCT with us:

* You will participate in implementing nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the licensed nurses supervision.
* You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
* You will document observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at the time of occurrence.
* You will assist with mobility by regular turning and positioning patients, assist patients with use of walkers and other devices, and you will transfer patients to and from other departments.
* You will assist patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination.
* You will demonstrate caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions.
* You will seek opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.

What qualifications you will need:

* A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
* CNA training program required.
* CNA Certification with the State or Fundamentals of Nursing Course at an accredited school is required.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
* One year plus years experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients' total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE's acute care hospitals in Aurora, offering more than 60 medical specialties, including a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation and a full-service mental health campus. HCA HealthONE Aurora is the first hospital in the Denver metro area to receive a three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals' list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than 1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than 400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today

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.