PT Care Technician | Emergency Room | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist with procedures, and help keep patients comfortable in a fast-paced ER setting.

The role requires post-high-school training; Florida CNA certification or EMT license is preferred, and BLS is required. English proficiency and prior healthcare experience are valued as you work with nurses and staff to support quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Post-high-school specialized training is required.
• Florida CNA certification or State of Florida EMT license preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic physical patient care.
• Assist with procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
• Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Procedural assistance

English language

Education

Post-high-school specialized training

Tools

CNA certification

EMT license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Make a Difference When Patients Need It Most!

Join our Emergency Room team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and play an important role in providing compassionate, hands-on patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director or Charge RN, the Patient Care Technician/Health Service Technician (HST) supports patient care by providing basic physical care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring patient comfort.

This role also helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment while working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.

If you enjoy helping others, working as part of a team, and making a difference in a dynamic healthcare setting, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Work Information

• Department: Emergency Room

• Shift: Days

• Status: PRN

• Role Focus: Direct patient care, procedure assistance, patient comfort, and maintaining an organized care environment

Perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys hands-on patient care, and wants to make a meaningful impact as part of an Emergency Room team!

Qualifications

Education & Training

• Post-high-school specialized training required

Licensure & Certification

• Florida CNA certification or State of Florida EMT license preferred

• BLS required

Additional Requirements

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English