Patient Care Tech - ED Hold

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Patient Care Technician for the ED Hold Unit. The role provides patient care under licensed nursing staff, assisting with nutrition, hygiene, safety, and comfort for patients and families.

The ED Hold Unit handles admitted medical-surgical and cardiac patients in inpatient or observation status. The position requires high school diploma or GED; PCT/CNA experience preferred; nursing students enrolled in an ASN/BSN program may apply with transcripts.

Qualifications

• Hospital PCT/CNA experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Support ED Hold Unit operations and care transitions.

Skills

PCT/CNA experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Tech - ED Hold (260003OI)

Job Description

Patient Care Tech - ED Hold - ( 260003OI )

Description

The Patient Care Technician provides a variety of indirect and direct care, including provision for patient's dependency needs such as nutrition, hygiene, safety, and physical and psychological comfort measures, to patient and significant others, under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values.Work is primarily performed in patient settings. Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members and visitors. Lifting, bending, stooping and exposure to blood borne pathogens. This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.

The ED Hold Unit is a specialized inpatient nursing department located within the Emergency Department. Staffed by a dedicated inpatient nursing team, this unit provides care for admitted Medical-Surgical and Cardiac patients under both inpatient and observation status.

Care begins in the Emergency Department and is delivered in close collaboration with the ED nursing team. Patients with inpatient status are transferred to inpatient units as beds become available, while those under observation remain in the ED Hold Unit for the duration of their stay.

Department Priorities

• ED Decompression: Rapidly assume care once admission orders are placed to alleviate ED congestion.
• Safe, High-Quality Care: Deliver inpatient-level care in non-traditional ED spaces with a focus on safety and excellence.
• Efficient Care Progression: Promote purposeful care planning to reduce length of stay and support timely transitions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D required.
• Hospital PCT/CNA experience preferred.
• Nursing students: currently enrolled in a Nursing program (ASN or BSN) and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing (must submit unofficial transcript with application).

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site