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 the Earn as you Learn Program, which is a 4-week program that provides you classroom as well as clinical training to become a Patient Care Technician.
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.
Program Length: 4 weeks
Class Schedule:
- Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Clinical Days: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuition Costs: None
Work Agreement:
- Commitment of 1,872 hours after graduation
Orientation:
- 6 shifts on the nursing unit upon completion of the education program
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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
🎥 See What It’s Like – The Day in the Life of a PCT at BayCare
Watch 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.
Watch Now: Day in the Life of a PCT — BayCare
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