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 carries out delegated skills of daily living that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. Our 28 bed Oncology Medical and Surgical Inpatient Unit has a population consisting of Gynecology and Urology surgery patients, new oncology diagnosis, medical oncology treatment, end of life and palliative care. The Registered Nurse (RN) on this unit is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. A successful Registered Nurse on this unit must have strong critical thinking skills and be able to provide compassionate care to families and patients in stressful situations and life transitions.

The team-based culture on our Oncology Unit has a dedicated Charge Nurse, Clinical Pharmacist, Oncologist, Case Manager, Oncology Social Worker, Nurse Navigator, and Mobility Technicians to support patients' needs and provides resources for our nursing staff. There are many opportunities for professional growth and education through our collaboration with the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). We provide continued education in Cancer basics, Chemotherapy Administration and provide support for Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN). Our staff includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and Hospital Unit Coordinator with a dedicated Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Manager, and Assistant Nurse Manager. All our staff exemplify our values of respect, integrity, compassion, teamwork, and excellence.

Patient Population:

• Patients with a primary Oncology diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:
• Supportive Care Interventions
• Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and Epidural Management
• Post-Surgical Care: Pain Control, Blood Administration, Wound Care
• New Diagnosis Support
• Palliative Care
• End of Life Transition

- 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: https://floridasnursing.gov/forms/cna-training-prog.pdf **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.

- Prefer working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR

Monday- Sunday

Day Shift: 6:00 am- 6:00 pm

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

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

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

Employee 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.

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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 Worlds 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!