PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cancer center as a Patient Care Technician, where you will support operative patients and assist nursing staff in the Operating Room. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BSN program and have CNA experience. Contribute to the mission of cancer prevention and care.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BSN program from an accredited institution.
• CNA with patient care experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists with OR room turnover and facilitates patient flow.
• Transports specimens and obtains blood as needed.
• Maintains inventory of department supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

BSN program

High School diploma/GED

Job description

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems, and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

• The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for support services in the delivery of care to operative patients, including transportation, inventory, restocking, administrative support, cleaning, and assisting the nurse and patient in the Operating Room (OR).
• Under the supervision of the RN, provides basic patient care to perioperative oncology patients based on identification of the patient's age, physical, psychosocial, education, and safety needs.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Student currently enrolled in BSN program from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution (must have completed Nursing Fundamentals course).
• CNA with patient care experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with OR room turnover and facilitates flow of patients and visitors to and from the OR.
• Transports specimens to appropriate Laboratory location(s) and obtains blood from the blood bank as appropriate.
• Maintains inventory of department supplies including restocking OR.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED & Florida CNA License
• Active enrollment in BSN program from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution (must have completed Nursing Fundamentals course).