Patient Care Tech - Short Stay Unit

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Patient Care Tech for the Short Stay Unit to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed nursing staff. You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, safety, and comfort in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, timely documentation, and escalation procedures. Active enrollment in ASN/BSN is required for nursing students, and a FL DOH CNA license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license from FL DOH.
• Nursing Students: actively enrolled in an ASN or BSN program.
• Fundamentals of Nursing course completed.
• Must upload unofficial transcript.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care assistance, including support with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, safety, and comfort measures.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with delegated patient care activities according to established clinical protocols. Observe patient condition and promptly report changes or concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to patient care activities.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and environmental cleanliness standards.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow escalation procedures.
• Prioritize assigned tasks and utilize resources effectively in a high-acuity clinical environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant license from FL DOH

Nursing Students: actively enrolled in an ASN or BSN program

Fundamentals of Nursing course completed

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Tech - Short Stay Unit (2600043Q)

Job Description

Patient Care Tech - Short Stay Unit - ( 2600043Q )

Description

Patient Care Technicians provide direct and indirect patient care services under the supervision of licensed
nursing staff. The role supports the delivery of safe, timely, and patient-centered care by assisting with basic clinical and supportive care needs in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. The Patient Care Technician practice in alignment with organizational values, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care assistance, including support with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, safety, and comfort measures.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with delegated patient care activities according to established clinical protocols. Observe patient condition and promptly report changes or concerns to licensed nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to patient care activities.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and environmental cleanliness standards.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow escalation procedures.
• Prioritize assigned tasks and utilize resources effectively in a high-acuity clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant license from FL DOH
• Nursing Students: Must be actively enrolled in an ASN or BSN program
• Fundamentals of Nursing course must be completed
• Must upload unofficial transcript

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site