PATIENT CARE TECH (CNA) -Ortho Med/Surg

Job Description
Responsibilities

Patient Care Technician- (CNA License) Ortho Med/Surg.- Fulltime Days

This opportunity is full-time at 36 hours per week, offers full benefits and a day shift schedule. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.

Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and have working knowledge of medical terminology
Completion of formal training program for Certified Nursing Assistants; possesses state CNA Certification
As of 8/1/2013, job requires a C.N.A. license in the state of Florida. Current employees as of 8/1/2013 in the Patient Care Tech role may be transferred into this updated Patient Care Tech job with current education and experience.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Possesses good communication skills in order to relate to customers
Must be able to perform EKG’s
Computer skills, order entry and ADT function
Role and Responsibilities

Performs various customer care activities and related services in the patient care area including monitoring and interpreting cardiac telemetry rhythm strips, receptionist and secretarial duties, and patient care tasks. Must be willing to cross train and float to meet the needs of the facility.