Patient Care Technician Trauma Progressive Care- Days- Fulltime

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support patient care in a dynamic environment. In this vital role, you will assist in delivering care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of support. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and a strong commitment to patient well-being. Join a team that values compassion and professionalism, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in your community. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Florida licensure as CNA, EMT, or Paramedic required.
• High school diploma or GED mandatory for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care delivery under RN or LPN supervision.
• Perform tasks to assist in patient care in assigned departments.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support/CPR

Communication Skills

Computer Applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Program Enrollment

Job description

Department

Trauma Progressive Care Unit
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), Paramedic, or a military corpsman; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment;
2. Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to:
   1. Currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN);
   2. If enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN;
   3. Cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN;
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. For a full list of Florida State Board-approved programs, click on or copy this link to your browser: Florida State Board-approved programs. 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

Preferred Education

N/A

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Preferred License and Certs

N/A