Patient Care Tech - ED Hold
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, United States
Patient Care Tech - ED Hold
The Patient Care Technician 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. The ED Hold Unit is a specialized inpatient nursing department located within the Emergency Department. Staffed by a dedicated inpatient nursing team, this unit provides care for admitted Medical-Surgical and Cardiac patients under both inpatient and observation status. Care begins in the Emergency Department and is delivered in close collaboration with the ED nursing team. Patients with inpatient status are transferred to inpatient units as beds become available, while those under observation remain in the ED Hold Unit for the duration of their stay. Department Priorities ED Decompression: Rapidly assume care once admission orders are placed to alleviate ED congestion. Safe, High-Quality Care: Deliver inpatient-level care in non-traditional ED spaces with a focus on safety and excellence. Efficient Care Progression: Promote purposeful care planning to reduce length of stay and support timely transitions.
Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D required. Florida CNA license required. Hospital PCT/CNA experience preferred. Nursing students: currently enrolled in a Nursing program (ASN or BSN) and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing (must submit unofficial transcript with application).
Primary Location
Tampa
Work Locations
TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work
On Site
Job
Nursing (Technical/Clerical)
Organization
Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
Schedule
Part-time
Scheduled Days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Shift
Day Job
Job Type
On Site
Shift Hours
7a-7p
Minimum Salary
15.45
The Patient Care Technician 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. The ED Hold Unit is a specialized inpatient nursing department located within the Emergency Department. Staffed by a dedicated inpatient nursing team, this unit provides care for admitted Medical-Surgical and Cardiac patients under both inpatient and observation status. Care begins in the Emergency Department and is delivered in close collaboration with the ED nursing team. Patients with inpatient status are transferred to inpatient units as beds become available, while those under observation remain in the ED Hold Unit for the duration of their stay. Department Priorities ED Decompression: Rapidly assume care once admission orders are placed to alleviate ED congestion. Safe, High-Quality Care: Deliver inpatient-level care in non-traditional ED spaces with a focus on safety and excellence. Efficient Care Progression: Promote purposeful care planning to reduce length of stay and support timely transitions.
Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D required. Florida CNA license required. Hospital PCT/CNA experience preferred. Nursing students: currently enrolled in a Nursing program (ASN or BSN) and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing (must submit unofficial transcript with application).
Primary Location
Tampa
Work Locations
TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work
On Site
Job
Nursing (Technical/Clerical)
Organization
Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
Schedule
Part-time
Scheduled Days
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Shift
Day Job
Job Type
On Site
Shift Hours
7a-7p
Minimum Salary
15.45