Patient Care Technician: Cross‑Unit Support

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Counseling services

PTO & disability

401(k) with company match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance & protections

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our collaborative nursing team. You will assist Registered Nurses with hands-on care, help prepare patients, monitor basic needs, and participate in maintaining a safe, healing environment for our patients daily.

This role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and attention to detail while supporting care plans, patient comfort, and dignity in our mission to improve lives every day.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Job description

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our collaborative nursing team. You will assist Registered Nurses with hands-on care, help prepare patients, monitor basic needs, and participate in maintaining a safe, healing environment for our patients daily.

This role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and attention to detail while supporting care plans, patient comfort, and dignity in our mission to improve lives every day.