Patient Care Technician - Full Time Nights - General Surgical

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in delivering patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compassionate care in a busy clinical setting.

Required licensure options include Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic or national EMT, or nursing students eligible for CNA with conditions, or PCT/CNA certification with Florida license within 120 days of graduation; background screening is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic, or national EMT licensure; or military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or nursing student eligible for CNA exam with conditions; or completion of a Florida State Board approved PCT/CNA program and Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.
• Employees hired without licensure prior to 11/11/19 are grandfathered with option to obtain the stated licensure.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Skills

Computer applications

Education

HS Diploma, GED or Certificate

Job description

Department

General Surgical

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Required Qualifications

• Require one of the following: 1.) Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or a military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or 2.) Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: a.) currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); b.) if enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN; and c.) cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN; or 3.) Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification: Provide certification of successful completion of a Florida State Board approved program and successfully obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.
• Employees hired without the above licensure and/or by years of experience only prior to 11/11/19, are grandfathered in and will have the option of obtaining the stipulated licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/