We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming PreTech PCT training program.
If you are interested in learning more and to be contacted about consideration of this program, please apply now to be contacted by a recruiter!
HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious candidates that would like to become PCT to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here! Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
The Pre Tech Program is a unique, educational opportunity designed to train individuals to become PCTs within our HCA facilities. The paid five week (5) program combines classroom interactive lectures, skills, electronic health record training/practice and hands‐on clinical training. Upon completion, the PCT is equipped with the knowledge and skill set to care for the patients in the acute care hospital setting. This program provides a comprehensive blended experience helps train individuals to be able to care for patients in our HCA Healthcare hospitals.
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and an employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.
The West Florida Division of HCA Healthcare includes 15 hospitals with over 4,000 licensed beds, 25 Emergency Room sites and 14 Ambulatory Surgery Center sites. We have various facilities that may be available for these openings.
The PCT performs a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) in a complementary and assistive role. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance to the PCT’s training, competence and skills, hospital policies and procedures and the State Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient care environment.
Under the supervision of the RN, the PCT performs delegated patient care activities as directed and ordered in accordance with one’s training, competence and skill. Delegated tasks may include:
Obtaining vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, application of ice/heat, and/or simple non-sterile dressing changes.
Safe patient handling: Turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer and use of transfer devices, ambulation assistance and use of assistive devices, restraint alternatives, oxygen use and transport, suction use, pre-operative skin preparation and/or use of sequential compression devices (SCD).
Specimen collection to include blood collection for bedside glucose testing. Correctly labels all lab specimens
Assists the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and assists with patient transfer or discharge preparations as instructed.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living to include bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting, grooming, changing linens, providing water, ambulation, assisting with meal delivery and feeding as directed.
Performs hourly rounding, consistently uses AIDET when interacting with patients and answers and responds to call lights timely.
Provides supports by promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.