PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

PATIENT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN(

Job Number: 168897)

Description

The Patient Support Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This is a dual position, including the job responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician and a Monitor Technician or a Unit Secretary. Required Certification includes Basic Life Support from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Required Certification/Licensure includes State of Florida CNA, Paramedic, or Emergency Medical Technician, or a current LPN or RN Nursing student with successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals. Required: BayCare Patient Care Technician Course or successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals (Registered or Licensed Practical) or 1 years of clinical experience in an acute care or skilled nursing facility. * If no experience/training in sterile technique; insertion and removal of urinary catheters, and IV reseal removal ? a BayCare PCT Course and accompanying competencies must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Certifications and LicensuresRequiredBLS (Basic Life Support)Relevant SpecialtyRequiredReference summary for details
EducationRequiredHigh School or EquivalentRequiredTechnicalReference summary for details
ExperiencePreferred1 yearRelated Field
Specific SkillsRequiredClinical skills appropriate to positionRequiredInterpersonal skillsRequiredOrganizational skillsRequiredWritten and verbal communication skillsRequiredCustomer service skillsRequiredComputer skills appropriate to position

Organization: 2100-MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL ASSOC

Primary Location: FL-Clearwater-Morton Plant HospitalSchedule: Varies

Shift: DaysShift Hours: 7:00am - 7:00 pm

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No