Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

There is potential to grow into a multi-skilled technician to pursue the next level of training.. The Multi- Skilled Technician performs the same tasks as a Patient Care Technician, but they will also be trained as a Cardiac Monitor Technician/ Unit Coordinator.. Transition into a Multi Skilled Technician. Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Paramedic, or a military corpsman; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or. Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program, and Summer Camp!

patient care technician

Job Summary:
The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Care Technician is a crucial member of the team in providing the best patient care alongside a registered nurse. Our technicians will be responsible for vitals at designated times during the day, along with collecting blood sugars to report to the nurse. They will assist patients with toileting and hygiene throughout the course of the shift. They will assist patients with ambulation at times and be responsible for accurate account of intakes and outputs. The patient care technician must be versatile, and willing to play their part in a teamwork dynamic. There is potential to grow into a multi-skilled technician to pursue the next level of training. The Multi- Skilled Technician performs the same tasks as a Patient Care Technician, but they will also be trained as a Cardiac Monitor Technician/ Unit Coordinator. In this position they will watch the cardiac monitors for all patients on the unit and notify the nurse if a rhythm changes. While not in the monitor room, they will answer patients’ call lights, complete consultation calls, manage the unit phone, and assist in paperwork for the shift. This is a versatile position, where the employee is able to fulfill either position when asked.Patient Population:<ul><li>Patients with a primary neurology diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:</li><ul><li>Cardiac & Neuro medication and drip management</li><li>Continuous cardiac monitoring</li><li>Continuous EEG monitoring </li><li>Acute cardiac arrhythmias</li><li>Chest pain</li><li>Seizures</li><li>Stroke</li><li>Post-operative spinal surgeries</li><li>Myasthenia gravis</li><li>Guillian Barre</li><li>Craniotomy</li><li>Post brain embolization</li><li>Pre/Post Cardiac procedures including Pacemaker implantation, cardioversion, ablations, transesophageal echocardiograms, & catheterizations</li></ul></ul>Opportunities to Grow and Training: <ul><li style="margin-left: 49.5pt;">Preceptor</li><li style="margin-left: 49.5pt;">Tuition Reimbursement</li><li style="margin-left: 49.5pt;">Joining hospital wide or unit-based committees</li><li style="margin-left: 49.5pt;">Basic Arrhythmia training to learn cardiac rhythms</li><li style="margin-left: 49.5pt;">Transition into a Multi Skilled Technician</li></ul>

Required Qualifications:
Require one of the following: 1.) Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); Paramedic, or a military corpsman; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or2.) Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: a.) currently be enrolled in an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); b.) have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN; and c.) cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN; or3.) 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. For a full list of Florida State Board-approved programs, click on or copy this link to your browser: https://floridasnursing.gov/forms/cna-training-prog.pdf **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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Mandatory Education:
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Required License and Certs:
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Work Days/Shift/Start Time:
Monday- Sunday Day Shift: 6:30 am- 7:00 pm Full Time is 3 Days a week; Part Time is 2 Days a weekNight Shift: 6:30 pm- 7:00 amFull time is 3 Days a week; Part Time is 2 Days a week Employee BenefitsEmReputation. Community. Impact. Growth.  Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America.  In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact.  Now it is your turn to see yourself here.  Recognition: * Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety* Straight "A's" for Patient Safety* SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for 2021-2022; the only hospital in the region to make the list.* One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital* Listed among U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 - 2023* Forbes' Best Employers for Women* Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, 2019-2022 The Benefits of High Quality Care: Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights: Total Rewards Package <ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Paid time off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Self-Scheduling </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Tuition reimbursement</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision benefit plans for Full & Part-Time employees</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care), Pre- tax dollars</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Life Insurance</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Disability Insurance</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Retirement Savings Plan: 403b </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program, and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus)</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Bereavement leave</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Free parking</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">On campus dining with a 30% discount</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Direct Deposit</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Free Wellness Screening</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Free confidential counseling services</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Employee Discount Programs</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Recognition Programs </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Referral Programs </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.0in;">Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!</li></ul>

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