**BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program - August Cohort.** 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 + Provide 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 **_P_** **_rogram Details_** **Aspect** **Earn as you Learn** **U** **ltimate Medical** **Academy** **Program Length** 4-week training program 8-week training program **Program Location** BayCare System Office and Morton Plant Hospital Ultimate Medical Academy, 1255 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755 **Program Schedule** **Classroom training:** Monday–Friday, 8 am-4:30pm **Classroom training:** Tuesday and Thursday, 8 am-4 pm ** ** **Preceptor Training** Monday – Friday, 6:30 am-3:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6:30 am-3:30 pm 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 requiredin every class and clinical shift. + The work commitment is one year upon completion of the program Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled **Position** BayCare Patient Care Tech Training Program - August Cohort. **Location** St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null