Patient Care Technician - Full Time Days - Ortho Surgical

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care activities as directed by a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Assists with patient care procedures as needed.
• Maintains a sterile environment as per hospital protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.

Requirements

• One of the following:
  • 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;
  • National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), which must be maintained active during employment;
  • Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam: currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN), complete 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.
• For those without the above licensure and/or by years of experience prior to 11/11/19, employees may have the option of obtaining the stipulated licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Education and Training

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR.

Employment Screening Requirements

All individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.