Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Clinical Support

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the General Surgical department. The role involves performing tasks supportive to patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Required licensure options include Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic or national EMT licensure; nursing students eligible for CNA exam may apply. A Florida CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of graduation. BLS/CPR is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida CNA, EMT, or Paramedic license, or National EMT license, active during employment.
• Nursing students eligible for CNA must be enrolled or graduate from an accredited nursing program and meet CNA exam requirements.
• PCT/CNA certification: provide certification and obtain Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.
• Employees hired without licensure prior to 11/11/19 are grandfathered and will have option to obtain the stipulated licensure.
• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the General Surgical department. The role involves performing tasks supportive to patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

Required licensure options include Florida CNA/EMT/Paramedic or national EMT licensure; nursing students eligible for CNA exam may apply. A Florida CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of graduation. BLS/CPR is mandatory.