MST) for our Inpatient and Procedural Areas - FULL TIME

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System•Sarasota, FL

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs tasks supportive of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Positions are available across multiple inpatient and procedural areas, including orthopedic, rehabilitation, medical-surgical, neurology, respiratory, trauma, and cardiac units. Duties and patient populations vary by unit, with care ranging from daily living assistance and vital-sign monitoring to support for patients with complex medical, surgical, cardiac, respiratory, or neurological conditions. PCTs provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. They obtain vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, monitor and document intake and output, help maintain patient safety, and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff. Depending on the unit, they may assist with rehabilitation activities, specialized post-surgical showers, or other delegated care tasks. Team members may have the opportunity to advance to a Multi-Skilled Technician (MST) role, which includes training as a Cardiac Monitor Technician and Health Unit Coordinator.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed eligibility pathways: hold an active Florida CNA, EMT, or Paramedic license; hold an active qualifying military medical credential; hold a national EMT license; meet the specified nursing-student eligibility criteria; or provide qualifying program-completion certification and obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.
Maintain applicable licensure during employment.
High school diploma, GED, or certificate.
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Perform delegated patient-care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
Obtain vital signs and perform blood glucose checks, reporting results to the nurse.
Monitor and accurately document patient intake and output.
Promote patient safety and maintain a clean and safe care environment.
Support patients participating in rehabilitation activities by preparing them for therapy and encouraging their recovery.
Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff and collaborate with nurses and therapists.
Provide specialized showers for post-surgical patients with active drains and pacing wires when assigned.
When trained as an MST, monitor cardiac rhythms and notify the nurse of changes.
When functioning as an MST/HUC, respond to call lights, manage unit phones, coordinate consultation calls, and assist with shift paperwork.

Benefits

Paid time off, accruing from the first day of employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Discounted medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefit plans for full- and part-time employees.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Discounted child care, before- and after-school programs, and summer camp at the Sarasota campus.
Bereavement leave.
Free parking.
On-campus dining with a 10% discount.
Credit union with on-campus teller machines.
Free wellness screening.
Free confidential counseling services.
Employee discount programs.
Recognition programs.
Referral programs.
Growth opportunities.