Patient Care Technician
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Patient Care Technician

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Location: Venice,FL, USA

Date: 2024-11-19T01:27:47Z

Job Description:
*Department*Orthopedics Surgical *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. *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; or 2.) Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: a.) currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); b.) if enrolled, 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: **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 *Preferred Education* *Required License and Certs* BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR *Preferred License and Certs* []( []( []( [](One of the largest public health systems in Florida, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has continually evolved from its modest beginning as the county's first community hospital. Our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare for our community has been steadfast since [we first began serving patients in 1925]( at the 32-bed Sarasota Hospital, and our growth has been shaped by and for the Sarasota community.Today, we are [a full-service public health system]( with two hospitals offering specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, orthopedic and neuroscience services, as well as a state-of-the-art cancer care center and a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, laboratories, diagnostic imaging and physician practices, skilled nursing and rehabilitation among our many programs. Sarasota Memorial also serves as the region's health care safety net, with Sarasota County's only trauma center, obstetrical services, neonatal intensive care unit, inpatient pediatrics unit and psychiatric services for patients of all ages.The system's flagship 897-bed campus, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota, has been consistently recognized as one of the [nation's best hospitals]( A regional referral center providing the greatest depth and breadth of care to the community, the campus also includes state-of-the-art specialized centers of care, including the [Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower]( Rehabilitation Pavilion and newly opened [Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion](With the opening of [Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice]( in fall 2021, we're able to provide south Sarasota County residents convenient access to the same level of care and 5-Star physicians, staff and systems available at our SMH-Sarasota Campus. SMH-Venice features 178 private rooms, a 28-room Emergency Care Center, 8 surgical suites, 10 birthing suites and a pandemic-ready intensive care unit. The Venice campus is currently undergoing an expansion that will double the hospital's capacity when complete in 2024. Sarasota Memorial is powered by more than 10,000 staff and is Sarasota County's largest employer. Over 700 members of the community contribute their time and skills as hospital volunteers; this includes the 9-member [Sarasota County Public Hospital Board]( elected by local voters, governs Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Our Mission Sarasota Memorial strives to provide healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation. Our Vision Our community will be served by the best healthcare system in the nation. Sarasota Memorial will be the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to practice medicine. Our extraordinary people, innovative clinical technology and effective use of information systems will set us apart. We will deliver services that are safe, result in desired outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge. Our Values To create an environment that supports and rewards:* Safety* Caring and compassion* Excellence and professionalism* Teamwork and trust* Mutual respect and recognition* Accountable and ethical behavior
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