MST) for our Inpatient and Procedural Areas - FULL TIME

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to the delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. There are opportunities in multiple clinical areas including Orthopedic Unit, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF), Medical Renal, Diabetic, Wound Care Unit (7WT), General Surgical Unit (6ET), Medical 1, Medical 2, Medical 3 (4NW), Neurology, Respiratory Progressive Care Unit, Trauma PCU, Cardiac Progressive 2, Cardiac Progressive 3, and Cardiac Progressive 4. The role involves direct, hands-on care, assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety. Some roles may offer the opportunity to grow into a Multi-Skilled Technician (MST) role, which includes additional responsibilities such as cardiac monitoring and unit coordination.

Requirements

Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or a military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), which must be maintained active during employment.
Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); if enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN; and cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN.
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.
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.
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Nice To Haves

Potential to grow into a multi-skilled technician to pursue the next level of training.
Opportunity to be promoted to a Multi-Skilled Technician (MST).

Responsibilities

Performs tasks supportive to the delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting.
Takes vital signs, monitors intake and output, performs glucose checks, and foley care.
Ensures patient safety.
Helps patients participate in therapy sessions by preparing them for rehabilitation activities and offering encouragement.
Collaborates closely with nurses and therapists to report changes in patient condition.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Supports the overall rehabilitation plan of care.
Collects blood sugars to report to the nurse.
Assists patients with ambulation.
Monitors cardiac monitors for all patients on the unit and notifies the nurse if a rhythm changes (for MST role).
Answers patients’ call lights, completes consultation calls, manages the unit phone, and assists in paperwork for the shift (for MST role).

Benefits

Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screening
Free confidential counseling services
Employee Discount Programs
Recognition Programs
Referral Programs