Patient Care Tech - CNA/EMT Licensure Path, Stepdown

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks a Patient Care Technician in the Stepdown department to support patient care delivery under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Ideal candidates are prepared with Florida licensure (CNA/EMT) or nursing student eligibility for CNA, and possess basic computer/application skills. BLS/CPR certification is required. The position is on site in Florida.

Qualifications

• Active Florida CNA/EMT or equivalent license, or eligibility as nursing student for CNA exam.
• Nursing students must be enrolled in or graduated from an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN) and cannot be licensed in the U.S. as RN/LPN; if enrolled, have completed first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN or first trimester for LPN.
• Certification: Florida CNA program completion and obtaining Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.

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 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks a Patient Care Technician in the Stepdown department to support patient care delivery under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Ideal candidates are prepared with Florida licensure (CNA/EMT) or nursing student eligibility for CNA, and possess basic computer/application skills. BLS/CPR certification is required. The position is on site in Florida.