**Hiring Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA/EMT/MST) Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgical Step-Down Unit 7CY Day Shift

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota, FL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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. The technician will be in a rotation for providing specialized showers for post-surgical patients with active drains and pacing wires. They will assist patients with ambulation at times and be responsible for accurate account of intakes and outputs that are crucial in cardiac patients. 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:

Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:

Continuous Cardiac Monitoring

Acute Abnormal Arrhythmias 

Cardiac Medication and Cardiac Drips management including Insulin Drips

Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: Pacemaker, Angiography, Cardioversions, Ablations

Acute Myocardial Infarction 

Pre-Open Heart Critical Patients

Post Open Heart Surgical Patients (bypass grafting, valve replacements/ repairs, septal repairs)

TAVR Procedure

Carotid Endarterectomy

Femoral Bypass Surgery, Thrombectomy, Angiogram, Angioplasty

Veraflow Wound Vac application and maintenance

Video Assisted and Robot Assisted Thoracic Surgeries

Chest Tubes

Acute Heart Failure

Opportunities to Grow and Training:

Preceptor

Tuition Reimbursement

Joining hospital wide or unit-based committees

Basic Arrhythmia training to learn cardiac rhythms

Transition into a Multi Skilled Technician

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 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; or

3.) 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: (url removed)

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 week

Night Shift: 6:30 pm- 7:00 am

Full time is 3 Days a week; Part Time is 2 Days a week

EmploEmployee Benefits

Reputation. 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

Paid time off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)

Self-Scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision benefit plans for Full & Part-Time employees

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care), Pre- tax dollars

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan: 403b

Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program, and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus)

Bereavement leave

Free parking

On campus dining with a 10% discount

Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus

Direct Deposit

Free Wellness Screening

Free confidential counseling services

Employee Discount Programs

Recognition Programs

Referral Programs

Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Reference: 203356147

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**Hiring Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA/EMT/MST) Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgical Step-Down Unit 7CY Day Shift

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Sarasota, FL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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. The technician will be in a rotation for providing specialized showers for post-surgical patients with active drains and pacing wires. They will assist patients with ambulation at times and be responsible for accurate account of intakes and outputs that are crucial in cardiac patients. 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:

Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:

Continuous Cardiac Monitoring

Acute Abnormal Arrhythmias 

Cardiac Medication and Cardiac Drips management including Insulin Drips

Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: Pacemaker, Angiography, Cardioversions, Ablations

Acute Myocardial Infarction 

Pre-Open Heart Critical Patients

Post Open Heart Surgical Patients (bypass grafting, valve replacements/ repairs, septal repairs)

TAVR Procedure

Carotid Endarterectomy

Femoral Bypass Surgery, Thrombectomy, Angiogram, Angioplasty

Veraflow Wound Vac application and maintenance

Video Assisted and Robot Assisted Thoracic Surgeries

Chest Tubes

Acute Heart Failure

Opportunities to Grow and Training:

Preceptor

Tuition Reimbursement

Joining hospital wide or unit-based committees

Basic Arrhythmia training to learn cardiac rhythms

Transition into a Multi Skilled Technician

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 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; or

3.) 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: (url removed)

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 week

Night Shift: 6:30 pm- 7:00 am

Full time is 3 Days a week; Part Time is 2 Days a week

EmploEmployee Benefits

Reputation. 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

Paid time off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)

Self-Scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted medical, prescription, dental, vision benefit plans for Full & Part-Time employees

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care), Pre- tax dollars

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan: 403b

Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program, and Summer Camp! (Sarasota Campus)

Bereavement leave

Free parking

On campus dining with a 10% discount

Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus

Direct Deposit

Free Wellness Screening

Free confidential counseling services

Employee Discount Programs

Recognition Programs

Referral Programs

Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Reference: 203356147

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