BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program
nAt 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.
nAre 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
nWhat does a Patient Care Technician do?
nThe Patient Care Technician assists our nursing staff in providing for our patients' physical and emotional needs. Some basic skills and tasks will include, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
nAssist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care as directed by the RN.
nProvide 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).
nAdditional training will be provided for additional technical skills such as sterile technique and urinary catheter insertion.
nProgram Details:
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nEarn as You Learn (EAYL) ?? PCT Program
nUMA - Ultimate Medical Academy ?? Nursing Assistant Program
nEmployment Status and Job Title while in program ??
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nFull Time, PCT??
nNurse Helper Pool via SRO??
n(works 24 hours per pay period during program and attends class on other days) ??
nProgram length ??
n4 weeks??
n8 weeks??
nClass Schedule ??
nMonday through Friday ??
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n6:30-3:30 pm
n?Clinical days:
n6:30am-2pm??
nClassroom days: ?
nWeeks 1 - 6: Tuesday and Thursday - 8AM - 4PM?
n?Clinical days (externship): ?
nWeeks 7 - 8: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 7AM - 3:30PM?
nTuition costs ??
nNone??
nNone - Paid by tuition assistance or grant??
nWork Agreement ??
n1,872 hours after graduation??
n1,872 hours after graduation??
nOrientation on Nursing unit upon completion of education program ??
n6 shifts??
n6 shifts?
nWe 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.
nRequirements :
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High school diploma or GED
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Attendance is required in every class and clinical shift.
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Complete a work agreement for one year upon completion of the education program
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?? See What It's Like - The Day in the Life of a PCT at BayCare
nWatch the "Day in the Life of a PCT at BayCare" to see the role in action. Follow a typical daily routine, explore the responsibilities, and get a clear picture of what it's really like to work as a Patient Care Technician at BayCare.
nWatch Now: Day in the Life of a PCT - BayCare (
n nEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
nPosition BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program - October Cohort
nLocation Hillsborough | Clinical | Full Time
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