**Hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCT/CNA/EMT/MST) for our Inpatient and Procedural Areas - fu[...]

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support patient care delivery. In this vital role, you will assist in various departments under the guidance of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in patient care and hold relevant certifications such as CNA or EMT. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare and looking to make a positive impact on patients' lives. Join a team committed to providing exceptional care and support in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic required.
• Nursing students must be enrolled in an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the direction of a nurse.
• Perform supportive tasks in assigned departments.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Computer Applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Nursing Program (RN/LPN)

Job description

Department

Nursing Staffing Services
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.

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;
2. Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to:
   1. currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN);
   2. if enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN;
   3. cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN;
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 CNA Training 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

Preferred Education


Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Preferred License and Certs