Patient Care Tech

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital; Sun City Center (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital in Florida is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in hands-on patient care, vital signs monitoring, and daily living activities. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment and collaborate with the care team to uphold comfort and dignity for every patient.

This frontline role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and attention to detail, with training provided and opportunities to grow within a large health system.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

BLS Certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Care Tech? At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long-and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, our mission is simple and unwavering: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Every day, our colleagues come together to serve our community with compassion, integrity and clinical excellence.

About Our Hospital

• A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982
• A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center
  • Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological and surgical services
  • Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology and evidence-based practice

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care and local partnerships

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community and shape the future of healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Care Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.