Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center — a 199-bed acute care hospital and cornerstone of the largest health care network in Palm Beach County — is recruiting a part-time, night-shift Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Telemetry unit. This role sits at the center of direct patient support, combining hands-on clinical assistance with a preceptor function for Nursing Assistants and fellow PCTs. A sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 makes this an especially competitive entry point into a facility with a 50-year legacy of clinical leadership in cardiac care, stroke, neurosurgery, and robotics.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 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
- Part-time, night-shift position on a dedicated Telemetry unit
- Provides direct assistance with activities of daily living and basic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and social patient needs
- Serves as a clinical preceptor for Nursing Assistants and PCTs — a built-in leadership and mentorship component
- Cross-trained to Unit Associate functions, broadening scope and skill development
- Responsibilities span direct patient care, indirect care and transport coordination, customer service, and clinical documentation
- Supports maintenance of a safe, clean unit environment in collaboration with the nursing team
- 199-bed acute care hospital with service lines including cardiac care, award-winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, bloodless medicine, and a 24-hour emergency department
- Flagship cardiac program — first hospital in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery; recognized regional leader in cardiac care for over 50 years
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, serving both Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at time of hire
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer into role
- Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from an approved program, Florida-issued CNA license, or completion of the first semester of an accredited Registered Nurse program
About the Community
Palm Beach Gardens is a well-planned, upscale city on Florida's southeastern coast, situated between the cultural amenities of West Palm Beach and the natural beauty of the Treasure Coast. The area offers year-round sunshine, world-class golf, Atlantic beaches, and a thriving dining and arts scene — all at a cost of living that remains accessible relative to South Florida's coastal peers. Highly rated public and private schools, proximity to Palm Beach International Airport, and easy access to both Miami and Orlando make Palm Beach Gardens an attractive destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.