Compassionate Surgical Patient Care Technician

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in delivering patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compassionate care in a busy clinical setting.

Required licensure options include Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic or national EMT, or nursing students eligible for CNA with conditions, or PCT/CNA certification with Florida license within 120 days of graduation; background screening is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic, or national EMT licensure; or military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or nursing student eligible for CNA exam with conditions; or completion of a Florida State Board approved PCT/CNA program and Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.
• Employees hired without licensure prior to 11/11/19 are grandfathered with option to obtain the stated licensure.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Skills

Computer applications

Education

HS Diploma, GED or Certificate

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in delivering patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compassionate care in a busy clinical setting.

Required licensure options include Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic or national EMT, or nursing students eligible for CNA with conditions, or PCT/CNA certification with Florida license within 120 days of graduation; background screening is mandatory.