Acute-Care Patient Care Technician | CNA-Preferred

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Strongly preferred for CNAs with at least 3 years of CNA experience in an acute care setting; licensure requirements must be met as described, with CNA license within 120 days after graduation. Background screening required for all care providers in this facility.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic, or National EMT licensure; nursing students eligible for CNA exam.
• Nursing students must be enrolled or graduated from an accredited Nursing program and meet clinical requirements; cannot be licensed RN/LPN yet.
• Certification: Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation; refer to Florida Board-approved programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks supportive to patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Skills

CNA experience 3+ years

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Strongly preferred for CNAs with at least 3 years of CNA experience in an acute care setting; licensure requirements must be met as described, with CNA license within 120 days after graduation. Background screening required for all care providers in this facility.