Patient Care Technician I - Sports Medicine Orthopedic - Andrews - PRN

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the patient care technician performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Provides direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by patient care services, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patients are addressed.
• Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department.
• Maintains supplies/inventory and sanitizes for infection prevention for the department.
• Operates a variety of office equipment effectively.
• Provides direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by patient care services, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patients are addressed.
• Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department.
• Maintains supplies/inventory and sanitizes for infection prevention for the department.
• Operates a variety of office equipment effectively.