Delray Medical Center, a 536-bed Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida, is recruiting a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Cardiac Step Down unit. This dual-function role combines certified nursing assistant and unit secretary responsibilities, placing you at the center of a high-acuity cardiac care environment within one of southern Palm Beach County's most comprehensive acute care campuses. A sign-on bonus of up to $6,000 makes this an especially compelling opportunity for qualified candidates ready to grow within a nationally recognized health network.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Full-time, day-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac Step Down unit within a 536-bed acute care hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center
- Dual-function role: certified nursing assistant (CNA) duties combined with unit secretary responsibilities
- Works under the direct supervision of RNs and LPNs to deliver hands-on patient care and administrative unit support
- Advanced cardiac and vascular service line — one of the hospital's flagship specialty programs
- Campus also encompasses orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, weight-loss surgery, and a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit (Fair Oaks Pavilion)
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on campus — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years
- Medical staff of 700 physicians and a workforce of over 1,700 employees across a 30-acre campus
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required — or active EMT certification, or documented successful completion of an accredited nursing school program
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Previous patient care and unit secretary experience in an acute care facility preferred
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, offering year-round sunshine, award-winning beaches, a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene, and easy access to both Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. The area is known for its low-key coastal lifestyle, strong school options, and a cost of living that remains more accessible than Miami to the south — making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career depth and quality of life.