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Patient Care Technician Stepdown

St. Johns, FLOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • BLS Provider
  • High School diploma equivalency
  • Patient Care Technician

Role summary

Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician Stepdown to provide essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients. This role involves assisting patients with movement, personal care, and monitoring their status under the guidance of the nursing team. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records and ensuring a clean, stocked environment. Requires BLS certification within 30 days of hire and a High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience.

Your future role at a glance

Location: St. Johns, FL

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital 

Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety under the guidance of our nursing team.
  • Safely assist patients with movement, positioning, and transfers to promote healing and independence.
  • Empower patients by assisting with personal care and daily activities, maintaining their dignity and quality of life.
  • Monitor and report key changes in a patient’s physical or emotional status to nursing staff, serving as a crucial set of eyes and ears for the care team.
  • Maintain precise patient records and uphold a clean, organized, and fully-stocked environment to ensure seamless clinical operations.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

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