BayCare EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program - Pinellas County

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.

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.

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.

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Participating Location:

• Mease Countryside Hospital - Safety Harbor

• Morton Plant Hospital - Clearwater

• Mease Dunedin Hospital - Dunedin

• St. Anthony's Hospital - St. Petersburg

Program Start Date- Monday, September 14, 2026

Program Length: 4 weeks

Class Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Clinical Days: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Tuition Costs: None

Work Agreement:

• Commitment of 1,872 hours after graduation

• 6 shifts on the nursing unit upon completion of the education program

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position BayCare EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program - Pinellas County

Location Pinellas | Clinical | Full Time

Req ID 161551