Patient Care Technician | Emergency Department | Full Time | Day Shift

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health’s Emergency Department is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the day shift to provide hands-on care, comfort and technical support during critical moments.

Under supervision, you assist with activities of daily living, help maintain a safe environment, and perform delegated clinical tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have post-high-school training, BLS, and preferably CNA or EMT credentials, and must communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Post-high-school specialized training required.
• BLS certification required.
• CNA certification or State EMT license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Support nurses and care team to provide safe, comfortable care.
• Perform delegated clinical procedures and maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Post-high-school specialized training

CNA certification preferred

EMT license preferred

Job description

Overview

Be There When Every Moment Matters. Join the Emergency Department day shift team as a Patient Care Technician and provide the hands-on care, comfort and technical support patients need during some of their most critical moments.

Position Summary Under the direction of the Unit Director and direct supervision of the Charge RN and/or Staff RN/LPN, the Patient Care Technician facilitates patient care through assistance with activities of daily living, helping provide a clean, comfortable and safe care environment, and performing delegated technical procedures.

Working alongside nurses and other members of the emergency care team, you'll help support patients with a variety of needs while contributing to safe and efficient care throughout the department.

Work Information

• Department: Emergency Department


• Shift: Days


• Status: Full-Time


• Work Environment: Fast-paced emergency care setting


• Role Focus: Direct patient support, activities of daily living, patient comfort and safety, and delegated technical procedures

Perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving clinical environment, enjoys hands-on patient care and wants to be part of a team that’s there for patients when they need care most.

Qualifications

Education

• Post-high-school specialized training required

Licensure & Certification

• Phlebotomy certificate preferred


• CNA certification or State of Florida EMT license preferred


• BLS required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English