Patient Care Technician: Direct Care & Vital Signs Pro

University of South Florida; Brooksville (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering direct and indirect patient care. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, and maintaining a safe patient environment under RN supervision.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification. Prior exposure to hospital settings is preferred; the posting notes that pay is listed separately for each posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED as basic entry requirement.
• BLS certification from Red Cross or AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing patient care per PCT skills and training.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care environment under RN supervision.
• Record initial and ongoing patient information including vitals, intake/output, and weight.
• Assist with activities of daily living: meals, bathing, oral care, grooming, elimination.
• Aid patient mobility and positioning; help with walkers, canes, wheelchairs.
• Collect specimens as directed.
• Follow hospital policies and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

The University of South Florida is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in delivering direct and indirect patient care. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, and maintaining a safe patient environment under RN supervision.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and a current BLS certification. Prior exposure to hospital settings is preferred; the posting notes that pay is listed separately for each posting.