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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Patient Care Tech Float you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Alaska Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Patient Care Tech Float where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead Patient Care Technician (Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) Lead) plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care by supporting both the direct observation of high-risk patients and the coordination of PSA team functions. The PCT-PSA Lead provides continuous safety monitoring when needed, ensures team coverage during breaks and meals, reviews documentation for completeness and accuracy, and serves as a resource and role model for other PSAs. This position promotes safety, accountability, and communication within the team and across departments.

What You Will Do in This Role:

+ **Patient Observation & Safety**

+ Provides direct observation of high-risk patients when needed, ensuring a safe environment and preventing falls, self-harm, or elopement.

+ Maintains a direct line of sight with patients at all times and follows safety protocols during patient transport, testing, and procedures.

+ Assists in room assessments and environmental safety checks throughout the shift.

+ Follows fall prevention and infection control protocols diligently.

+ **Team Support & Coordination**

+ Assists with coordinating PSA coverage and provides timely relief for staff breaks and lunches.

+ Ensures appropriate patient assignment hand-offs during coverage transitions.

+ Acts as a point of contact for the PSA team and supports the unit supervisor with real-time updates regarding staffing and workflow needs.

+ **Documentation & Compliance**

+ Reviews and evaluates PSA documentation for completeness, clarity, and compliance with protocols.

+ Ensures that all observation logs and safety records are properly maintained and escalates discrepancies as appropriate.

+ **Mentorship & Leadership**

+ Serves as a peer leader and resource for PSAs by modeling best practices in observation, documentation, and patient interaction.

+ Assists in onboarding, mentoring, and orienting new PSAs to departmental expectations and safety procedures.

+ Communicates updates in processes, procedures, and equipment use to the PSA team as directed by the supervisor.

+ **Support Duties**

+ Assists with basic patient care and activities of daily living (ADLs) when not assigned to direct observation.

+ Transports patients, delivers equipment and supplies, assists with meal trays, and restocks patient rooms as needed.

+ Positively promotes the health care team to patients, families, and visitors, contributing to a supportive and respectful care environment

What Qualifications You Will Need:

+ **Required:**

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) – Must be obtained within 7 days of hire

+ Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) – Must be obtained within 90 days of hire

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in a patient care, PSA, or PCT role

+ Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide peers

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital (https://alaskaregional.com/) is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Patient Care Tech Float opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.