BayCare EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program - October 2026 - Pinellas County

BayCare EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program - October 2026 - Pinellas County - 167996 Description BayCare Earn as You Learn (EAYL) 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, outpatientcentersand thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophythat’sbuilt on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. What does a Patient Care Technician do? The Patient Care Technicianassistsour 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. Assistthe nursing staff in the delivery of patient care as directed by the RN. Provide basic nursing responsibilities such asbathing, 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. Mease Countryside Hospital - Safety Harbor Mease Dunedin Hospital - Dunedin St. Anthony's Hospital - St. Petersburg Program Start Date - Monday, October 26, 2026 - November 20, 2026 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 requiredinevery class and clinical shift Complete a work agreement for one year upon completion of the education program Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Baycare