<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months</li> <li>Full-time, day-shift schedule</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cardiac Step Down unit within a 536-bed acute care hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center</li> <li>Dual-function role: certified nursing assistant (CNA) duties combined with unit secretary responsibilities</li> <li>Works under the direct supervision of RNs and LPNs to deliver hands-on patient care and administrative unit support</li> <li>Advanced cardiac and vascular service line — one of the hospital's flagship specialty programs</li> <li>Campus also encompasses orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, weight-loss surgery, and a 53-bed adult psychiatry unit (Fair Oaks Pavilion)</li> <li>Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on campus — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years</li> <li>Medical staff of 700 physicians and a workforce of over 1,700 employees across a 30-acre campus</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required — or active EMT certification, or documented successful completion of an accredited nursing school program</li> <li>Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Previous patient care and unit secretary experience in an acute care facility preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>