**Hiring Patient Care Technicians (PCT/CNA/EMT/MST) for our Inpatient and Procedural Areas - FULL TIME
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System2 months ago
Sarasota, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in supporting patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring patients’ conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role spans multiple specialized units – including Orthopedic, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation, Medical/Surgical, Cardiac, Neurology, Respiratory, Trauma, and Mother Baby/Women’s and Peds units – where technicians provide hands-on care such as taking vital signs, assisting with hygiene and ambulation, and tracking intake and output. In many areas, there is opportunity for growth to a Multi-Skilled Technician role that includes responsibilities in cardiac monitoring and unit coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
- Obtain and record vital signs and blood sugar levels at designated times.
- Monitor and document patient intake and output accurately.
- Support clinical teams in various settings such as orthopedics, medical/surgical, neurology, respiratory, trauma, and cardiac progressive care.
- When designated, perform additional duties as a Multi-Skilled Technician including cardiac monitoring and unit coordination.
Required Qualifications
- Qualifications: Must meet one of the following criteria:
1.) Hold a Florida licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or be licensed under military designations (Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist); or hold National licensure as an EMT that remains active during employment.
2.) Be a nursing student eligible for the CNA exam (enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited Nursing school, having completed initial clinical requirements) and not currently licensed as a RN or LPN.
3.) Possess certification as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or CNA from a Florida State Board approved program, with the requirement to obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation. - Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate.
- Requirements: Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid Time Off starting on day one of employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision plans for full and part-time employees.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
- Life and Disability Insurance options.
- Retirement Savings Plan (403b).
- Discounted child care programs and before/after school options.
- Bereavement Leave.
- Free Parking, on-campus dining discounts, and access to an on-site Credit Union.
- Direct Deposit, free wellness screenings, confidential counseling services, and employee discount and recognition programs.
- Significant opportunities for career growth within a nationally recognized Magnet® hospital.
Required Skills
Patient Care
Hygiene Assistance
BLS/CPR
Team Collaboration
Vital Signs Monitoring
Data Documentation