Patient Care Technician - Central Monitoring Unit

The Patient Care Technician in the Central Monitoring Unit provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will support patients' dependency needs including nutrition, hygiene, safety, and physical and psychological comfort measures.

Clinical Setting

This position is based in a patient care environment at Tampa General Hospital, a Florida Health Sciences Center facility. You will have extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care services
• Assist with patients' nutrition, hygiene, and safety needs
• Implement comfort measures for patients and their families
• Perform duties in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, and values

Working Conditions

This position involves lifting, bending, and stooping. You will have exposure to blood borne pathogens and potentially infectious body fluids. This role is classified as Level 1 under OSHA's occupational exposure definition, requiring performance of tasks involving exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Florida CNA certification

Schedule and Shift

• Full-time position
• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Scheduled seven days per week (Sunday through Saturday)
• On-site work only; not eligible for remote work

Compensation

• Minimum salary: $15.91 per hour