Lead Patient Care Technician - Med - Tele

Join HCA HealthONE Swedish as a Lead Patient Care Technician on our Medical-Telemetry unit. In this role, you will provide direct patient care while mentoring and supporting other patient care technicians. You'll work as an integral part of the nursing team in a 408-bed acute care hospital that is a national leader in neurosciences, stroke care, robotics, burn treatment, and oncology.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), supporting mobility and comfort
• Check vital signs and collect specimens
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor telemetry as needed
• Document patient care accurately and communicate important updates to the nursing team to ensure coordinated, timely care
• Respond to patient needs through regular rounding and compassionate communication to promote comfort and trust
• Maintain a safe, clean environment by following infection prevention practices, setting up and caring for equipment, and ensuring needed supplies are ready
• Train new team members and share updates on policies and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Compensation

• Hourly wage: $19.29 - $25.80 per hour
• Actual salary determined by specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to current employees in the role

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services for wellbeing support
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Partnership with Galen College of Nursing for education support
• Fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.