Patient Care Technician- Med Surg

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides indirect and direct care to patients, including support with nutrition, hygiene, safety, and physical and psychological comfort. The PCT works under the supervision of licensed nursing staff and the Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with delegated basic patient care services and activities of daily living. The role also supports the patient care team in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. Work is primarily performed in patient settings and involves extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, and visitors. The PCT performs duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values, hospital policies and procedures, and State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Understanding of common medical terms used in patient care and documentation.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Familiarity with patient care procedures such as vital signs monitoring, bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and safety protocols in healthcare settings.
• Understanding of how to navigate and enter patient information in electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills and training and the needs of the department, under RN supervision.
• Perform delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living.
• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other information within the PCT’s competency.
• Assist patients with meals, bathing, oral care, grooming, and elimination; change bed linens as needed.
• Assist with patient mobility, including positioning, repositioning, dangling, and ambulating patients, and help them use walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Obtain and collect specimens.
• Help maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures and observe State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED