Patient Care Tech - San Jose, United States - HCA Healthcare

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    Introduction

    Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Patient Care Tech opening with Good Samaritan Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

    Benefits

    Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
    • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
    • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

    • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

    • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

    • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

    • Colleague recognition program

    • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

    • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    We are seeking a(an) Patient Care Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing 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), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

    What you will do in this role:

    • You will be under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), and will assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department
    • You will consistently assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.
    • You will promote consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
    • You will demonstrate caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions.
    • You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications.
    • You will engage in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
    • You will participate as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.

    What qualifications you will need:

    • High School graduate or equivalent.
    • Demonstrated or tested ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
    • 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting preferred
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
    • CNA license as mandated by state of practice

    Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for "Best Place to Have a Baby", complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

    "Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
    Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
    Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

    If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.