Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Days

BayCare Health System; Dunedin (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their team. This role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in patient care, with various pathways to meet the minimum qualifications, including relevant certifications and experience. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter, and help make a difference in the lives of patients within the community.

Qualifications

• Active CPR certification required upon hire.
• 6 months acute care experience or related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN or LPN supervision.
• Complete necessary certifications and training.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Nursing Fundamentals

Education

High School or Equivalent

Patient Care Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary:

Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within seven days of hire if enrolled in the PCT internship and prior to patient contact or required on hire. Minimum requirements include one of the following:

1. 6 months acute care experience;
2. 1-year Skilled Nursing Facility experience;
3. Successfully completes a BayCare EAYL PCT Internship;
4. Completion of Nursing Fundamentals (RN);
5. Nursing Foundation (LPN) Programs;
6. EMT certification / Paramedic license for ER only;
7. Completed an approved PCT or Nursing Assistant program.

Note: If completed a non-approved PCT Program, completion of the BayCare PCT Bootcamp is required.

Preferred - 1 year - Hospital in related field.

Education equivalent experience:

Required - High School or Equivalent; Required - Technical - Patient Care Technician; Or - Technical - Certified Nursing Assistant; Or - Technical - Emergency Medical Technician; Or - Technical - Licensed Practical Nurse; Or - Technical - Reference summary for details.

Credential equivalent experience:

Required - BLS (Basic Life Support) - Relevant Specialty; Required - Patient Care Technician - If applicable; Or - Reference summary for details; Preferred - EMT (Emergency).

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Med Surg Unit I-MDH

Location:

Mease Dunedin

Status:

Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours:

6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

Shift:

Shift 1

Weekend Work:

Every Other

On Call:

No

Remote Work:

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position:

Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Days

Location:

Dunedin:Mease Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time

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