Patient Care Tech - Labor and Delivery
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Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL, US
Summary
The Patient Care Technician provides direct clinical support, including assistance with activities of daily living, mobility, and hygiene under nursing supervision. They are also responsible for observing patient conditions, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring safety and infection prevention standards are met.
Job Description
A Patient Care Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services under the supervision of licensed
nursing staff. The role supports the delivery of safe, timely, and patient-centered care by assisting with basic
clinical and supportive care needs in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment. The Patient Care Technician
practice in alignment with organizational values, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
- Provide direct patient care assistance, including support with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, safety, and comfort measures.
- Assist licensed nursing staff with delegated patient care activities according to established clinical protocols. Observe patient condition and promptly report changes or concerns to licensed nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to patient care activities.
- Support patient safety, infection prevention, and environmental cleanliness standards.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow escalation procedures.
- Prioritize assigned tasks and utilize resources effectively in a high-acuity clinical environment.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Nursing Assistant license from FL DOH
Nursing Students
- Must be actively enrolled in an ASN or BSN program
- Have completed Fundamentals of Nursing
- Must upload unofficial transcript
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
