Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Med Surg to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on comfort, safety, and basic nursing activities in a busy hospital setting.

The PCT will document patient information, assist with daily living activities, mobility, and specimen collection while complying with hospital policies and nursing rules. A high school diploma or GED and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross required.
• Prior patient care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in direct and indirect patient care.
• Record admissions data, vitals, and other patient information.
• Assist with activities of daily living (meals, hygiene, mobility).
• Change bed linens and support patient positioning and ambulation.
• Collect specimens as directed and follow hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Mobility assistance

Specimen collection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Med Surg to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on comfort, safety, and basic nursing activities in a busy hospital setting.

The PCT will document patient information, assist with daily living activities, mobility, and specimen collection while complying with hospital policies and nursing rules. A high school diploma or GED and BLS certification are required.