Here's a patient care tech role at Tampa General Hospital, Medicine Overflow 4F in Tampa, FL. This full-time position supports the day shift (7am 7pm) with duties in patient care, nutrition, hygiene and comfort under nursing supervision. You will interact with patients and may lift or be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Florida CNA certification, and current enrollment in an RN program with Fundamentals of Nursing completed; please upload your transcript. The posting notes OSHA Level 1 exposure and a minimum $15.45 hourly rate. Tips for applying: tailor your resume to highlight the CNA certificate, RN student status, experience and communication skills, upload transcripts, and emphasize teamwork and safety.
The Patient Care Tech provides a variety of indirect and direct care, including provision for patient's dependency needs such as nutrition, hygiene, safety, and physical and psychological comfort measures, to patient and significant others, under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values. Work is primarily performed in patient settings. Extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members and visitors. Lifting, bending, stooping and exposure to blood borne pathogens. This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.