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M/S Ortho PCT Days

AdventHealth

Tavares, FLFull-time$16.3–26.08/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$16.3–26.08/hr
Location
Tavares, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support CPR Certification, requiredCPCT/A Or NCPCT Or PCT-C Or CNA Or EMT Certification, required

Job overview

The M/S Ortho PCT supports patients on the medical-surgical orthopedic unit by preparing rooms, welcoming and orienting admissions, assisting with transfers and daily activities, and responding to patient needs. The role documents care and vital information, collects specimens, reports changes in patient status, and helps maintain a safe patient environment. The posting lists full-time day-shift work and requires high school completion, BLS-CPR, and one of several patient-care credentials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mature Judgment, requiredConfidentiality, requiredCommunication, requiredComputer Applications, requiredCritical Thinking, requiredProblem Solving, requiredTeamwork, requiredConflict Resolution, requiredOrganization, requiredMultitasking, requiredPrioritization, requiredElectronic Medical Records, requiredMedical Terminology, requiredCustomer Service, requiredTelephone and Office Equipment, requiredHourly Rounding, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredBasic Life Support CPR Certification, requiredCPCT/a or NCPCT or PCT-C or CNA or EMT Certification, requiredNonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, nice to haveCertified Health Unit Coordinator, nice to have1+ Years Experience, nice to have2+ Years Lead EKG Experience, nice to haveCNA Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

1000 WATERMAN WAY

City:

TAVARES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32778

Job Description:

  • Prepares rooms for new admissions, including setting up personal care items and vital sign equipment.

  • Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms.

  • Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with assistance from other personnel.

  • Ensures patient and personal safety by following proper lifting and transporting techniques.

  • Documents personal care, intake and output, vital signs, and weights according to policy.

  • Collects and labels patient specimens at bedside and sends them to the lab for analysis.

  • Reports changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in prompt manner.

  • Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel.

  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census.

  • Responds to patient call lights and address their needs according to skill level.

  • Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment.

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations. [Required]

  • Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Required]

  • Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. [Required]

  • Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required]

  • Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. [Required]

  • Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution. [Required]

  • Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills. [Required]

  • Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. [Required]

  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. [Required]

  • Customer service skills. [Required]

  • Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers. [Required]

  • Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding. [Required]

Education:

  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

  • 1+ year experience [Preferred]

  • 2+ years lead EKG experience (Emergency Department only) [Preferred]

  • CNA Experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

  • NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR NCCT Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) [Required] OR AMCA Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT-C) [Required] OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required]

  • NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]

  • Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Pay Range:

$16.30 - $26.08

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Medical Assistant & Technician Services

Organization: AdventHealth Waterman

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 154187035

How this job compares

Set against the 728 open Patient Care Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.3–26.08/hr
  • Florida median$16–26/hr59 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–26/hr299 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $21.19/hr, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter of Patient Care Technician hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Patient Care Technician jobs in Florida and 728 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Patient Care Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (174 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 527 of the 728 open Patient Care Technician jobs (72%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Medical Assistant jobs

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