Patient Care Tech PRN Plan 2

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Venice, FL

25d

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. This position is in the Stepdown department and is designated PRN Plan 2.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following qualifications, maintained as applicable during employment: Florida licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic; military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist status; or national EMT licensure.
• Alternatively, nursing students eligible for the CNA exam must be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited RN/LPN nursing school; if enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for an ASN/BSN degree or the first trimester for an LPN program; and must not currently be licensed in the United States as an RN or LPN.
• Alternatively, provide certification of successful completion of a Florida State Board-approved PCT or CNA program and obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.
• High school diploma, GED, or certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Individuals providing care to vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks supportive to the delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED