BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program – August Cohort Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program

• August Cohort
• 100135 Pinellas | Clinical | Full Time Description BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program
• August Cohort.

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Are you interested in becoming a Patient Care Technician?

BayCare offers two different options:

the Earn as you Learn Program and BayCare Health System’s partnership with the Ultimate Medical Academy Training Program What does a Patient Care Technician do? The Patient Care Technician assists our nursing staff in providing for our patients’ physical and emotional needs. Some basic skills and tasks will include Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care as directed by the RN. Provide basic nursing responsibilities such as: bathing, helping the patient with toileting needs, bed-making, assisting the patient walk/move, feeding, taking vital signs, and entering data into the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR). Additional training will be provided for additional technical skills such as sterile technique and urinary catheter insertion Program Details Aspect Earn as you Learn Ultimate Medical Academy Program Length 4-week training program 8-week training program Program Location BayCare System Office and Morton Plant Hospital Ultimate Medical Academy, 1255 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 Program Schedule Classroom training: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30pm Classroom training: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am-4 pm Preceptor Training Monday

• Friday, 6:30 am-3:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:30 am-3:30 pm We are looking for a person who is dedicated to compassionate patient care and wants to work in a hospital setting where they are a part of a dynamic healthcare team.

 This position requires no previous nursing or healthcare work experience. However, it does require a person who is dedicated to learning patient care and using those skills to make a difference in people’s lives every day. Requirements High school diploma or GED Attendance is required in every class and clinical shift. The work commitment is one year upon completion of the program Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled