Good Samaritan Medical Center, a 333-bed acute care hospital serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recruiting a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Orthopaedic unit. This day-shift position sits at the center of direct patient support — assisting with activities of daily living, delivering basic nursing care, and serving as a clinical preceptor to Nursing Assistants and fellow PCTs. The facility brings over 100 years of community healthcare experience and operates advanced robotic surgical technology, offering a PCT a genuinely dynamic acute care environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $6,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- 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
- Full-time, day-shift schedule on a dedicated Orthopaedic inpatient unit
- 333-bed acute care hospital within the Palm Beach Health Network, serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
- Over 100 years of established community healthcare presence
- Advanced robotic surgical program featuring MAKO and Da Vinci robotic platforms supporting robust general and orthopaedic surgery procedures
- Commission on Cancer-accredited Cancer Center anchored by a state-of-the-art Breast Center
- PCT role includes cross-training to Unit Associate and Monitor Technician functions
- Serves as clinical preceptor to Nursing Assistants and new PCTs — a leadership component built into the position
- Responsibilities span direct patient care assistance, indirect care and transport, patient communication, documentation, and unit environment maintenance
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Nursing Assistant coursework required
- Active Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential or a minimum of one year of CNA experience required
- Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain state certification applicable to role
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round warm weather, beaches, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is one of Florida's most desirable places to live, with highly rated public and private schools, no state income tax, and easy access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The area draws healthcare professionals who want an active outdoor lifestyle — boating, golf, and waterfront recreation — alongside a genuinely cosmopolitan community.