EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program - October 2026 - Polk County - 167997

Bay Care EAYL Patient Care Tech Internship Program

Bay Care Earn as You Learn (EAYL) Patient Care Tech Training Program

At Bay Care, 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? Bay Care offers two different options: the Earn as you Learn Program and Bay Care 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 Locations:

• Winter Haven Hospital
  - Winter Haven
• Bartow Regional Medical Center
  - Bartow

Program Length:
October 26, 2026 - November 20, 2026 (MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLASSES LOCATED AT WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL)

Class

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Clinical Days: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Tuition Costs:
None

Work 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.

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

See What It's Like – The Day in the Life of a PCT at Bay Care

Watch the "Day in the Life of a PCT at Bay Care" 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 Bay Care.