Patient Care Technician

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide both direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures. Applicants should hold a High School Diploma and BLS certification to ensure quality patient support.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care.
• Monitors vital signs and assists with basic care needs.
• Interacts with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Skills

Understanding medical terms

Basic anatomy and physiology

Patient care procedures

Infection control knowledge

Electronic Health Records navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Technician (250002IU)

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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.

• Understanding common medical terms used in patient care and documentation
• Anatomy and physiology: Basic knowledge of the human body and how different systems function
• Patient care procedures: Familiarity with tasks like vital signs monitoring, bathing, feeding, and assisting with mobility.
• Infection control: Knowledge of infection prevention practices and safety protocols in healthcare settings.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): Understanding how to navigate and input patient information in electronic health records.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American HeartAssociation