**Hiring Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA/EMT/MST) Cardiac Acute Care Unit 8CY Night Shift

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare institution where your role as a Patient Care Technician will be vital to providing exceptional care to patients with complex cardiac conditions. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients by assisting with essential tasks such as taking vitals, documenting activities, and supporting patients with daily needs. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, you will have access to specialized training and mentorship opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your career. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted medical plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Free parking

Employee Discount Programs

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Must have Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks under RN or LPN supervision.
• Assist patients with hygiene, meals, and mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification

Computer Applications

Job description

Department

Cardiac Prog/Cardiac Acute
Job Summary

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. The Patient Care Technician is a key member of the CAC highly trained nursing team providing excellent patient care and exceptional customer service. Some PCT responsibilities include:

• Taking vitals
• Collecting blood sugars
• Documentation of activities
• Assist patients with toileting and hygiene
• Assist patient with meals
• Assist patients with ambulation at times
• Accurate account of intakes and outputs.

The patient care technician must be versatile and willing to play their part in a teamwork dynamic.

Patient Population

Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:

• Continuous cardiac monitoring
• Acute cardiac arrythmias
• Acute chest pain
• Cardiac Medication and Cardiac Drips management
• Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Advanced groin management
• Post PFO Closure
• Pre/Post cardiac catheterization including stents and balloon angioplasty
• Post Micra pacemaker implantation
• Pre/Post Cardiac procedures including Pacemaker implantation, cardioversion, ablations, transesophageal echocardiograms
• TAVR Procedure
• Pre/post Interventional Radiology procedures with groin access
• Atrial fibrillation/flutter ablation
• Left atrial appendage closure device (Watchman, Amulet)

SMH Growth and Training Opportunities

• Detailed, specialized, individual orientation plan
• Mentorship after orientation
• Unit based committee involvement
• Transition to Multi-Skilled Technician

Required Qualifications

Require one of the following:

1. Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or a military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or
2. Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: a.) currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); b.) if enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN; and c.) cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN; or
3. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification: Provide certification of successful completion of a Florida State Board approved program and successfully obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation. For a full list of Florida State Board-approved programs, click on or copy this link to your browser: Florida State Board CNA Programs

**Employees hired without the above licensure and/or by years of experience only prior to 11/11/19, are grandfathered in and will have the option of obtaining the stipulated licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Day Shift: 7:00 am-7:30 pm

Full Time is 3 Days a week

Night Shift: 7:00 pm-7:30 am

Full Time is 3 Days a week

Employee Benefits

Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Recognition:

* Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety

* Straight "A's" for Patient Safety

* SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for 2021-2022; the only hospital in the region to make the list.

* One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital

* Listed among U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 - 2023

* Forbes' Best Employers for Women

* Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, 2019-2022

The Benefits of High Quality Care:

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid time off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Self-Scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision benefit plans for Full & Part-Time employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care), Pre-tax dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus)
• Bereavement leave
• Free parking
• On campus dining with a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!