What are the responsibilities and job description for the BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program - October Cohort position at BayCare?
BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program
At 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.
Are 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
What does a Patient Care Technician do?
The 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.
Assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care as directed by the RN.
Provide 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).
Additional training will be provided for additional technical skills such as sterile technique and urinary catheter insertion.
Two Program Types and Program Details:
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Earn as You Learn (EAYL) PCT Program
UMA – Ultimate Medical Academy Nursing Assistant Program
Employment Status and Job Title while in program
Full Time, PCT
Nurse Helper Pool via SRO
(works 24 hours per pay period during program and attends class on other days)
Program length
4 weeks
8 weeks
Class Schedule
Monday through Friday
Classroom days: 7:30am-3pm
Clinical days: 6:30am-2pm
Classroom days:
Weeks 1 – 6: Tuesday and Thursday – 8AM - 4PM
Clinical days (externship):
Weeks 7 – 8: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 7AM – 3:30PM
Tuition costs
None
None - Paid by tuition assistance or grant
Work Agreement
1,872 hours after graduation
1,872 hours after graduation
Orientation on Nursing unit upon completion of education program
6 shifts
6 shifts
We 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.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Attendance is required in every class and clinical shift.
- Complete a work agreement for one year upon completion of the education program
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
