About this role
A Patient Care Technician (Nights, 5North) role on the inpatient medical unit at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida.
### What you'll do
- Prepare rooms for new admissions, orient patients, and maintain an accurate unit census
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, respond to call lights, and maintain a safe, clean environment
- Transfer patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs using proper lifting and transport techniques
- Collect and label bedside specimens and route them to the lab for analysis
- Document vital signs, intake/output, and personal care in the electronic medical record per policy
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, nursing staff, and medical personnel, reporting changes in patient status promptly
### What we're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Active BLS/CPR certification (required)
- One of the following: CPCT/A, CNA, or EMT certification (required)
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology
- Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
- Prior CNA or patient care experience preferred (1+ year)
### What's included
- Pay range: $16.14–$25.83/hr ($33,571–$53,726 annualized)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from Day One
- Paid time off from Day One and 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Career development and whole-person well-being resources
### About the practice
AdventHealth Waterman is a faith-based acute care hospital located in Tavares, Florida, part of the AdventHealth system. The 5North unit provides overnight inpatient medical care with a team committed to treating patients in body, mind, and spirit.