Patient Care Technician - CNA/EMT Eligible

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Venice, FL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role involves assisting with basic patient needs, taking vital signs, helping with mobility, and ensuring comfort in the Neuro/Med Surg department. Must hold Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic licensure or be eligible for CNA; BLS/CPR certification and successful completion of a Florida background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic, or national EMT licensure; active during employment.
• Nursing students eligible for CNA exam must be enrolled or graduate of an accredited Nursing program and not currently licensed as RN/LPN.
• PCT/CNA certification with Florida license must be obtained within 120 days of graduation.
• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
• Background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Venice, FL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role involves assisting with basic patient needs, taking vital signs, helping with mobility, and ensuring comfort in the Neuro/Med Surg department. Must hold Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic licensure or be eligible for CNA; BLS/CPR certification and successful completion of a Florida background check are required.