Patient Care Technician - Gulf Breeze​/Nights

Patient Care Technician I - Gulf Breeze/Full Time, Nights

Gulf Breeze, FL, United States

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 time interacting with, assisting, and supporting patients. In addition to ensuring a safe environment, this role develops a therapeutic relationship with each patient, which is critical in the healing process.

What you will do

• Assist with ambulating and mobilization of patients, take and record vital signs (BP, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, O2 saturation), weigh patients, assist with personal hygiene / AM care (oral care, bathing), assist with bedpans and toileting, catheter care, empty drains, turn bedridden patients or those needing turning, perform linen changes, assist with meal preparation and feeding, document intake and output, light cleaning and organizing of the patient’s room, respond to call lights, and relay pertinent information to the nurse.
• Demonstrate the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct patient care in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Perform all responsibilities/duties required by the department to address the unique needs of the client, including sitting with patients and with Baker Acted patients as applicable.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected.
• Assist with clerical duties to support the healthcare team in delivering patient care.
• Maintain supplies and inventory for the department.
• Receive and direct phone calls and serve as the receptionist for the department.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association — Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and EKG
• Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications
• Empathy and excellent listening skills
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

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

• Job Identification 10217
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Posting Date 07/15/2026, 07:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• FTE 0.9 FT

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