Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This is a dual position that includes the job responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician, a Cardiac Monitor Technician, a Visual Monitor, a Mental Health/Patient Care Technician, or a Unit Secretary. Required Certification includes Basic Life Support from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network. Minimum requirements include 6 months acute care experience or 1-year Skilled Nursing Facility experience or a BayCare approved Nurse Assistant/ PCT program; or BayCare PCT Boot Camp if attended a Nursing Assistant program without clinical hands on patient care experience; or completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an RN or LPN Program; or EMT certification / Paramedic license for ER only. 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.
Certifications and Licensures
Required BLS (Basic Life Support) Relevant Specialty
Required Reference summary for details
Education
Required High School or Equivalent
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Experience
Preferred 1 year Related Field
Specific Skills
Required Clinical skills appropriate to position
Required Interpersonal skills
Required Organizational skills
Required Written and verbal communication skills
Required Customer service skills
Required Computer skills appropriate to position