• Mental Health Patient Care Technician

    BayCare Health System (Tampa, FL)


    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.

     

    BayCare Health Systems is currently seeking a **Mental Health Patient Care Technician** to join our outstanding and compassionate team at St. Josephs Main and Children's!

    Mental Health Patient Care Technician Position Details:

    + **Facility:** St. Josephs Main and Children's

    + **Location:** Tampa, FL

    + **Status:** Full time, Hourly

    + **Shift Hours:** 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

    + **Weekend Work:** Every Other

    + **On Call:** No

    The Mental Health Patient Care Technician Responsibilities:

    + Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

    + This is a dual position, including the job responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician and a Mental Health Technician.

    Required Certification/Licensures:

    + BLS (Basic Life Support)

    + Required - Currently Enrolled - Nursing; Or - Technical - Certified Nursing Assistant; Or - Technical - Reference summary for details

    Required Education:

    + High School or Equivalent

    + Required - Currently Enrolled - Nursing; Or - Technical - Certified Nursing Assistant; Or - Technical - Reference summary for details

    Required Experience:

    + Minimum requirements include 6 months acute care experience or 1-year Skilled Nursing Facility experience or a BayCare approved Nurse Assistant/ PCT program; or BayCare PCT Boot Camp if attended a Nursing Assistant program without clinical hands-on patient care experience; or completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an RN or LPN Program; or EMT certification / Paramedic license for ER only.

    + If no experience/training in sterile technique; insertion and removal of urinary catheters, and IV reseal removal.

    + BayCare PCT Course and accompanying competencies must be completed within 90 days of hire.

    Benefits:

    + Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

    + Paid time off

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + 401k match and additional yearly contribution

    + Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

    + Community discounts and more

    + AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

     

    Come join our wonderful team!

    _Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_

    **Position** Mental Health Patient Care Technician -

    **Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** 113972