BayCare EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program (Plant City)- January 2027 - South Florida Baptist

BayCare EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program 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, 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, 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. Participating Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital: Plant City (This application is ONLY for South Florida Baptist) Program Length: January 4th, 2027 - January 29th, 2027 (MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL) Class Schedule: Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM 3:00 PMClinical Days: 6:30 AM 2:00 PMTuition Costs: NoneWork Agreement: Commitment of 1,872 hours after graduation Orientation: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.