Patient Care Technician - MPH - PACU - Days

Baycare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Clearwater's Morton Plant is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for day shifts. You will work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to deliver direct patient care, including hygiene, mobility and daily activities.

The role requires BLS and CPR at hire or within seven days, with EMT as preferred. Candidates may have 6 months acute care or 1 year SNF experience, and a high school diploma or technical credential.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support required; CPR certification on hire or within seven days.
• EMT preferred; nursing assistant or PCT internship may be considered.
• One of the following: 6 months acute care or 1 year SNF experience.
• Education: High School or equivalent; technical nursing credentials as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervisor of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, toileting, and safety.
• Document care provided and communicate with care team.

Skills

Patient care

Catheter care

Telemetry leads

Ostomy care

Education

High School or Equivalent

Technical - Patient Care Technician

Technical - Certified Nursing Assistant

Technical - Emergency Medical Technician

Technical - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Full Time

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:

Works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse providing patient care in the clinical setting. Cares for a group of assigned patients with various needs to ensure safe, high-quality care is delivered. Care includes but not limited to, providing for patient's daily needs such as hygiene, mobility, nutrition, toileting, ensuring safety measures are in place, communication with patient & care team, documentation of care provided. Additional skills as validated include urinary catheter insertion and removal, removal IV reseal, superpubic catheter care, telemetry lead placement and ostomy care/maintenance.

This is a Full time, Days, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday position only. No weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Other information:

Required Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) - Relevant Specialty; Patient Care Technician - If applicable; OR Reference summary for details; 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.

Preferred Credentials: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Minimum requirements include one of the following: 6 months acute care experience; or 1-year Skilled Nursing Facility experience; or successfully completes a BayCare sponsored Nursing Assistant or PCT Internship; or completion of Nursing Fundamentals (RN); or Nursing Foundation (LPN) Programs; or EMT certification / Paramedic license for ER only; or completed a PCT or Nursing Assistant program which includes a clinical component.

Preferred Experience: 1 year - Hospital in related field.

Education:

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* 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

Credentials:

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* Please reference “Other Information" section on the job description for required Credential details

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Facility: BayCare Health System, PACU-MPH

Location: Morton Plant

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Shift: Shift 1

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work: None

On Call: Yes

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled