Patient Care Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant / Emergency Medical Technician / Multi-Skilled Technician, Inpatient and Procedural Areas
About the job
- Maintain active Florida licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist credentials; or national Emergency Medical Technician licensure.
- Nursing students eligible for the Certified Nursing Assistant exam must be enrolled in or have graduated from an accredited registered nurse/licensed practical nurse school. Enrolled students must have completed the first semester of clinical work for an Associate of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or the first trimester for a licensed practical nurse program, and must not currently hold a U.S. registered nurse or licensed practical nurse license.
- For the Patient Care Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant certification route, provide certification of successful completion of a Florida State Board-approved program and obtain a Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license within 120 days of graduation.
- Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development credential, or certificate.
- Hold Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
- Undergo background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- Perform tasks that support delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and hygiene.
- Obtain vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, monitor and document patient intake and output, and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Assist patients with ambulation and promote patient safety.
- Support patients in preparing for and participating in rehabilitation activities, offering encouragement during recovery.
- Provide unit-specific patient care, including glucose monitoring, Foley care, vital-sign monitoring, specialized showers for post-surgical patients with drains and pacing wires, and other delegated daily-living skills within the functions permitted to unlicensed nursing personnel.
- When trained as a Multi-Skilled Technician, monitor cardiac rhythms and alert the nurse to changes; answer patient call lights and unit phones; coordinate consultation calls; and assist with unit paperwork.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment and collaborate with nurses and therapists to support the overall plan of care.
Nursing Staffing Services
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. There are opportunities in multiple clinical areas..
Orthopedic Unit:
Located on 9 Courtyard- a large, mostly private room, 36 bed unit and 9 Waldemere, a 32 bed unit. We provide care to adult patients with a focus on elective joint surgeries, pre and post operative fracture management, traumatic fracture management, as well as bone disorders, spine surgeries, complex infections of the bone, and a wide variety of medical and other surgical patients. Orthopedics is a fast paced and fun place to learn and grow for someone to healthcare and a great place to continue to learn and grow for experienced staff!
Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilty (IRF):
A Patient Care Technician (PCT) in SMH Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility plays an essential role in supporting both patients and the nursing team. They provide direct, hands-on care that promotes patient recovery and independence. Their responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting, as well as taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output, glucose checks, foley care, and ensuring patient safety. PCTs also help patients participate in therapy sessions by preparing them for rehabilitation activities and offering encouragement throughout the recovery process. In addition, they collaborate closely with nurses and therapists to report changes in patient condition, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support the overall rehabilitation plan of care.
Medical Renal, Diabetic, Wound Care Unit (7WT):
Focus on patients with a primary diabetes, renal, or wound care related diagnosis. Specializing in complex wound care, peritoneal dialysis, and the management of medically stable Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Syndrome and intravenous insulin drips.
General Surgical Unit (6ET):
General Surgical is a 49 bed unit that provides care to the adult patient, focusing on care including but not limited to surgical and medical patients with urological, major/minor abdominal, Bariatric, and GYN procedures.
Medical 1:
Located on 10 Waldemere Tower is a 32 bed inpatient/observation unit, serving the adult patients that are acutely ill or injured. The unit cares for patients who primarily require general medical care and treatments. The continuum of care extends from the time of admission to preparing the patient for discharge to home, extended care facility, to home with home health care, to post discharge follow-up and, in-house hospice with care directed toward “comfort measures” and end of life. Low volume procedures performed by staff include PCA pain control management, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, set-up and maintenance of chest tubes, and oxygen administration including high flow and Opti-flow oxygen delivery.
Medical 2:
Medical 2 is a 32 bed unit located on 8 Waldemere Tower and is a part of the six-unit Medical Surgical Division. Medical 2 was created as a new acute, inpatient unit in January of 2021 and has since created a culture of teamwork always striving for safe, quality patient care. The patient population on Medical 2 includes all adults eighteen years and older with any assortment of medical conditions, including but not limited to GI bleed, falls, altered mental status, pain, shortness of breath and any number of infections. With that, Medical 2 is an excellent place for newer nurses and techs to gain a wide variety of experiences and skill sets before pursuing a career in a specialty area or experienced staff to find their forever unit.
Medical 3 (4NW):
Medical 3 is a 29-bed unit located on 4 Northwest and is a part of the seven-unit Medical Surgical Division. Medical 3 is a new inpatient acute care unit as of December 2022, and we are excited to build a team of professionals striving to provide excellent care to our patients and families! The patient population on Medical 3 includes all adults eighteen years and older with any assortment of medical conditions, including but not limited to: kidney disease, falls, altered mental status, pain, shortness of breath and various infections. We believe a Medical Surgical foundation enhances your critical thinking, expands on an array of skills, and broadens your knowledge base, while providing opportunities for growth in our Magnet organization.
Neurology:
The Patient Care Technician is a crucial member of the team in providing the best patient care alongside a registered nurse. Our technicians will be responsible for vitals at designated times during the day, along with collecting blood sugars to report to the nurse. They will assist patients with toileting and hygiene throughout the course of the shift. They will assist patients with ambulation at times and be responsible for accurate account of intakes and outputs. The patient care technician must be versatile, and willing to play their part in a teamwork dynamic. There is potential to grow into a multi-skilled technician to pursue the next level of training.
The Multi- Skilled Technician performs the same tasks as a Patient Care Technician, but they will also be trained as a Cardiac Monitor Technician/ Unit Coordinator. In this position they will watch the cardiac monitors for all patients on the unit and notify the nurse if a rhythm changes. While not in the monitor room, they will answer patients’ call lights, complete consultation calls, manage the unit phone, and assist in paperwork for the shift. This is a versatile position, where the employee is able to fulfill either position when asked.
Patient Population:Patients with a primary neurology diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to: Cardiac & Neuro medication and drip management, Continuous cardiac monitoring, Continuous EEG monitoring, Acute cardiac arrhythmias, Chest pain, Seizures, Stroke, Post-operative spinal surgeries, Myasthenia gravis, Guillian Barre, Craniotomy, Post brain embolization and Pre/Post Cardiac procedures including Pacemaker implantation, cardioversion, ablations, transesophageal echocardiograms, & catheterizations
Respiratory Progressive Care Unit:
The Patient Care Technician performs tasks supportive to delivery of patient care in assigned departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
The Patient Care Technician is a crucial member of the team in providing the best patient care alongside a registered nurse. Our technicians will be responsible for vitals at designated times during the shift, along with collecting blood sugars to report to the nurse they are working with. They will assist patients with toileting and hygiene throughout the course of the shift. They will assist patients with ambulation at times and be responsible for accurate account of intakes and outputs. The MST must be versatile, and willing to play their part in a teamwork dynamic.
The Multi Skilled Technician will be trained as a Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) and a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). In the CMT position, they will watch the cardiac monitors for all patients on the unit and notify the nurse if a rhythm changes. In the HUC position they will answer patients’ call lights, complete consultation calls, manage the unit phone, and assist in paperwork for the shift. This is a versatile position, where the employee is able to fulfill either position when asked. Patient Population:Patients with a primary respiratory diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:BIPAP/CPAP, Tracheostomies, Chest Tubes, High Flow O2, COPD/CHF Patients, Lung Cancer Patients and Cardiac Monitoring
Trauma PCU:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays an essential role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
As a vital member of the trauma progressive care team, the PCT partners with nursing staff to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs at designated intervals, performing blood glucose checks, assisting patients with toileting and hygiene, and supporting safe ambulation. The PCT is also accountable for accurately monitoring and documenting patient intake and output. This role requires flexibility, strong teamwork, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Upon demonstrating competency as a Patient Care Technician, team members will have the opportunity to be promoted to a Multi-Skilled Technician (MST). In this advanced role, the MST is trained to function as both a Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) and a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). CMT role: Monitors cardiac rhythms for all unit patients and promptly alerts the assigned nurse of any changes. HUC role: Manages patient call lights, answers unit phones, coordinates consultations, and provides clerical support to ensure smooth unit operations.
This promotion allows staff to grow professionally while providing comprehensive support for both patients and the care team.
Patient Population: Trauma PCU patients requiring complex, progressive care, including but not limited to: Advanced respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, High-Flow Oxygen, tracheostomies, chest tubes); cardiac monitoring; post-trauma patients with multi-system injuries; and orthopedic injuries requiring traction.
Cardiac Progressive 2:
Cardiac Progressive 2 has dynamic staff that provide complex care to our cardiac progressive patients. We are a Nurse Residency unit with a focus on mentoring novice nurses transitioning into the acute care setting. We have a dedicated charge nurse, clinical pharmacist, case manager, and social worker on our unit to support the patients’ needs and provide a resource for the nursing staff. Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to:Continuous cardiac monitoring, Acute abnormal arrhythmias, Cardiac medication and cardiac drips management, Pre/Post cardiac procedures: Pacemaker, angiography, cardioversions, ablations, Acute Heart Failure and Acute myocardial infarction
Cardiac Progressive 3:
The Patient Care Technician is a crucial member of the team in providing the best patient care alongside a registered nurse. Our technicians will be responsible for vitals at designated times during the day, along with collecting blood sugars to report to the nurse. They will assist patients with toileting and hygiene throughout the course of the shift. The technician will be in a rotation for providing specialized showers for post-surgical patients with active drains and pacing wires. They will assist patients with ambulation at times and be responsible for accurate account of intakes and outputs that are crucial in cardiac patients. The patient care technician must be versatile, and willing to play their part in a teamwork dynamic. There is potential to grow into a multi-skilled technician to pursue the next level of training.
The Multi- Skilled Technician performs the same tasks as a Patient Care Technician, but they will also be trained as a Cardiac Monitor Technician/ Unit Coordinator. In this position they will watch the cardiac monitors for all patients on the unit and notify the nurse if a rhythm changes. While not in the monitor room, they will answer patients’ call lights, complete consultation calls, manage the unit phone, and assist in paperwork for the shift. This is a versatile position, where the employee is able to fulfill either position when asked.
Patient Population: Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to: Continuous Cardiac Monitoring, Acute Abnormal Arrhythmias, Cardiac Medication and Cardiac Drips management including Insulin Drips, Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: Pacemaker, Angiography, Cardioversions, Ablations, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Pre-Open Heart Critical Patients, Post Open Heart Surgical Patients (bypass grafting, valve replacements/ repairs, septal repairs), TAVR Procedure, Carotid Endarterectomy, Femoral Bypass Surgery, Thrombectomy, Angiogram, Angioplasty, Veraflow Wound Vac application and maintenance, Video Assisted and Robot Assisted Thoracic Surgeries, Chest Tubes and Acute Heart Failure
Cardiac Progressive 4:
The Patient Care Technician carries out delegated skills of daily living that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. Our 46-bed cardiac progressive care unit consists of cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, cardiac dysrhythmia, and congestive heart failure patient populations. The team-based culture on our cardiac progressive care unit has a dedicated Charge Nurse, Lead RN, Clinical Pharmacist, Case Manager, Respiratory Therapist, and Mobility Technician to support the patients’ needs and provide many resources for our nursing staff. Allowing for better patient to PCT ratios.
The Multi- Skilled Technician performs the same tasks as a Patient Care Technician, but they will also be trained as a Cardiac Monitor Technician/ Unit Coordinator. In this position, they will watch the cardiac monitors for all patients on the unit and notify the nurse if a rhythm changes. While not in the monitor room, they will answer patients’ call lights, complete consultation calls, manage the unit phone, and assist in paperwork for the shift. This is a versatile position, where the employee is able to fulfill either position when asked.
Patient Population:Patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis requiring complex nursing care including but not limited to: Continuous cardiac monitoring, Acute abnormal arrhythmias, Cardiac medication and cardiac drips management, Pre/Post cardiac procedures: Pacemaker, angiography, cardioversions, ablations, Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterizations, Acute Heart Failure and Acute myocardial infarction
Required Qualifications
- Require one of the following: 1.) Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or a military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or 2.) Nursing students who are eligible for CNA exam are required to: a.) currently be enrolled in or a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN/LPN); b.) if enrolled, have completed the first semester of clinical for ASN/BSN degree or completion of first trimester for LPN; and c.) cannot be currently licensed in the U.S. as a RN or LPN; or 3.) Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification: Provide certification of successful completion of a Florida State Board approved program and successfully obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation. For a full list of Florida State Board-approved programs, click on or copy this link to your browser: https://floridasnursing.gov/forms/cna-training-prog.pdf **Employees hired without the above licensure and/or by years of experience only prior to 11/11/19, are grandfathered in and will have the option of obtaining the stipulated licensure.
Mandatory Education
HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
Required License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.
Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.
The benefits of being the best:
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:
Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
- Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
- Bereavement Leave
- Free Parking
- On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
- Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
- Direct Deposit
- Free Wellness Screening
- Free confidential counseling services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognition Programs
- Referral Programs
- Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
Employment Screening Requirements
As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
About the company
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System runs a regional network of hospital and outpatient care in Southwest Florida, including two acute-care hospitals, two freestanding ERs, and multiple outpatient centers. It delivers care through its hospitals, ERs, and clinics, coordinating emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services so patients can access comprehensive care within a single network. It is Southwest Florida’s only public, not-for-profit health system and serves as a safety net for the uninsured and underinsured, offering a broad, integrated spectrum of services. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health care to the community, especially vulnerable populations, through its large regional network.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sarasota, Florida
Founded
1925
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What believers are saying
- September 2026 SR 64 land buys position SMH for Parrish and Lakewood Ranch growth.
- Venice outpatient cancer center starts build-out in 2028, deepening Jellison Institute volume.
- Moody's upgraded SMH to Aa3 in January 2026, supporting more than $1 billion projects.
What critics are saying
- Manatee County rezoning can stall the $60 million SR 64 campus through 2027.
- Carter v. Sarasota Memorial Hospital and the billing class settlement expose legal and reputational risk.
- $930 million debt after 2026 issuances raises leverage if patient volumes disappoint.
What makes Sarasota Memorial Health Care System unique
- SMH-Sarasota earned CMS five stars annually since 2016, unmatched in Florida.
- SMH is community-owned and self-funds expansions through operating revenue and bonds.
- SMH buys land years ahead, as with Laurel Road in 2005 and Venice in 2021.
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Major Sarasota employer named Florida's best for health care workers. A major Sarasota County employer ranks No. 1 in Florida for health care professionals after a sharp climb on a national list. Sarasota Herald-Tribune Oct. 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET A major Sarasota County employer has been named Florida's best workplace for health care professionals Sarasota Memorial Health Care System ranked No. 17 on Forbes' 2026 list of "America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals," the highest-ranked healthcare employer in the state of Florida. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, topped the rankings, followed by the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System buys 120 acres at I-75 and SR 64, and the corridor around it is expanding fast. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is buying roughly 120 acres [...] September 25, 2026 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is buying roughly 120 acres of interchange land at the southeast corner of I-75 and State Road 64 in Manatee County. The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved the purchase on September 22. The deal is valued at nearly $60 million, which puts the land right around $500,000 per acre. The purchase is contingent on rezoning and development agreements with Manatee County. Sarasota Memorial also received approval in July to acquire an adjacent 10-acre parcel with direct SR 64 frontage for $8.4 million. The first phase of a future campus would be a freestanding emergency department on that 10-acre site, with physician offices, imaging, diagnostics, and eventually a full-service hospital campus to follow on the larger tract. Sarasota Memorial has done this before. It bought its Laurel Road site in 2005 and opened Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice there in 2021. Buying interchange land years ahead of demand is how the system operates. The purchase is a headline, but it is really a component of something bigger happening along SR 64. Drive east from I-75 for eight to ten miles and you are looking at the most intense expansion Mhsappraisal has seen in a Southwest Florida market. Every tract along the corridor is in motion. New projects, active construction, land being cleared, or sites being staked out. There is no stretch of that road that is simply sitting. The road itself is being rebuilt at the same time, with roundabouts and widening projects underway. Infrastructure and development are moving in parallel rather than in sequence, which tells you how much pressure is behind it. That pressure comes from two directions at once. Bradenton is pushing east. Lakewood Ranch is pushing north. SR 64 is where they meet, and the result looks less like a corridor filling in and more like an entire zip code being built up at one time. Half a million dollars an acre for raw interchange land is a strong comp for the SR 64 corridor. Looking for more commercial analysis or custom expertise applied to your own scenario? Contact its team to get started today! Fields marked with an * are required
Sarasota Memorial moving forward with new outpatient cancer center in Venice. Thursday, September 24, 2026 VENICE, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2026) - Just months after opening the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on its flagship Sarasota campus, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is moving forward with plans for a new outpatient cancer center in Venice, expanding access to advanced cancer care for patients throughout south Sarasota County and surrounding communities. The Venice center represents the next phase in the continued expansion of Sarasota Memorial's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, which SMH launched in 2020 to give cancer patients, caregivers and medical providers greater access to the latest treatments, technologies, clinical trials and supportive services close to home. The cancer center will be located in a new outpatient medical facility that will be constructed on Curry Lane, adjacent to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice campus. The 5-acre site was acquired by Flagship in January 2025, and Sarasota Memorial is leasing and completing the build-out of the facility to expand a range of outpatient services in Venice, including cancer care and endoscopy services. Together with SMH's existing cancer services, the new cancer center is part of a long-term strategy to provide comprehensive, coordinated cancer care close to home. "Cancer treatment can require frequent appointments with multiple specialists and care teams, sometimes over many months," said Kelli Dancer, vice president of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute. "Expanding these services in Venice will make it easier for patients in south Sarasota County and surrounding communities to access comprehensive, coordinated cancer care closer to where they live. It's another important step in our commitment to bring the highest level of cancer care to patients throughout our region." Since opening in 2020, the Jellison Cancer Institute has grown into one of Florida's highest-volume cancer programs, providing thousands of local patients access to multidisciplinary cancer specialists, advanced treatments and technology, clinical research and comprehensive support services. Patient volumes also underscore the need for specialized cancer services in the region. Before SMH established the Jellison Cancer Institute, approximately half of local cancer patients left the community to seek advanced cancer care elsewhere. That figure has since fallen to approximately 30%, and SMH continues to expand services with the goal of allowing even more patients to receive advanced care close to home. "Every patient who can receive high-quality cancer care here rather than traveling hours away is able to spend more time focused on healing and less time traveling for appointments and treatments," Dancer said. "The Venice center is an important step in our commitment to build a comprehensive cancer program that meets the needs of our growing region." As proposed, a radiation oncology center will be built on the first floor. Patients also will have convenient access to infusion services, diagnostic imaging, and integrative and supportive care in one location. The third floor will house the endoscopy center and SMH First Physicians Group's team of gastroenterologists. The second floor will be shelled for future growth. Preliminary site work has already begun. Pending permitting and construction plan approvals, Flagship will begin work on the building shell, with SMH's design/build team completing build-out of the specialized centers in 2028. About the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial. The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial is a center of excellence that provides advanced cancer care across the entire continuum - from prevention, screening and diagnosis to advanced treatments, clinical trials and survivorship support. The Cancer Institute's world-class facilities include an 8-story oncology inpatient and surgical tower and 7-story outpatient Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on the Sarasota campus, an outpatient Radiation Oncology Center on SMH's University Parkway campus and an outpatient cancer center under construction next to SMH-Venice's hospital campus. Learn more at smh.com/cancer. About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida's greatest breadth and depth of care, with about 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, 11,000 employees and 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County's largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice (and third under construction in North Port), freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and First Physician Group primary and specialty care practices. Founded in 1925, SMH's flagship Sarasota campus also is home to the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion and Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. Both Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice have earned the highest 5-Star quality ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The SMH-Sarasota is the only Florida hospital - and one of just 11 in the nation - to earn a perfect 5-Star rating from CMS every year since the federal rating program began in 2016.
Sarasota Memorial hospital plans Manatee County expansion along Interstate 75. September 23, 2026 4:45 PM Gift Article Land previously planned for commercial space, residential and affordable housing is heading toward a different use. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) announced plans to purchase about 120 acres at the southeast corner of Interstate 75 and State Road 64 East. The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved the nearly $60 million land deal on Tuesday. For it to advance, SMH needs Manatee County officials and community leaders to rezone and develop a future campus on the site, according to a news release. The move follows the hospital board's July approval to buy a 10-acre adjacent parcel with direct access to State Road 64 East. "This investment reflects the kind of long-range planning that has allowed Sarasota Memorial to serve our region for more than a century," SMH CEO David Verinder said. "Healthcare infrastructure takes years to plan and build. Securing strategically located property today allows us to improve our capacity to care for the community now, while enhancing access for future generations." Original plans for the land. In 2024, nearly 1,400 housing units, including more than 300 affordable ones, were proposed for the land at the southeast corner of I-75 and State Road 64 East. That land is located across from the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza that is home to several restaurants and stores such as Costco, Target, Cava, Seasons 52 and LongHorn Steakhouse. SMH projects the Suncoast, which includes Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties, to grow from about 1.2 million to 1.8 million residents in the next 25 years. According to a news release, future development would occur in phases with the 10-acre parcel getting developed first, pending development approvals. That first phase would include a freestanding emergency department, with additional phases to include primary and specialty physician practices, pediatric specialty care, imaging, diagnostic and laboratory services and other medical buildings to support a full-service hospital campus. Population growth spurs hospital need. Manatee County is projected to see a 9.6% growth in population in the next five years, SMH said in a news release. Sarasota Memorial has an existing outpatient facility in the Heritage Harbour area. Patient volume has more than doubled since 2020 at the existing facility, the hospital said in a news release. Adding a new campus will "relieve capacity pressures" at the flagship location off U.S. 41 in Sarasota, according to a news release. SMH employs nearly 3,500 people across its four-county reach, with 30% of its workforce living in Manatee County. "County boundaries do not define where patients seek care or where healthcare professionals choose to live and work," Verinder said in the news release. "Our responsibility is to plan for the communities we already serve today and the communities we know will continue to grow tomorrow." New hospitals planned for Manatee County. Sarasota Memorial's land acquisition marks the third new planned hospital for Manatee County. BayCare broke ground earlier this year on Parrish's first hospital. Located at 6730 Moccasin Wallow Road in the Robinson Gateway property about one mile north of the I-75 and I-275 intersection, BayCare's hospital project in Parrish is expected to be completed in 2028. HCA Florida Healthcare is also building a hospital north of the Manatee River off Moccasin Wallow Road. The Bradenton Herald previously reported the HCA hospital is getting built at 9308 Fort Hamer Road. A completion date has not been announced. Bradenton Herald Jason Dill is a sports reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He's won Florida Press Club awards since joining in 2010. He currently covers restaurant, development and other business stories for the Herald.
SARASOTA Memorial expands commitment to Venice outpatient care facility. Health system to occupy entire 54,000 SF facility, bringing expanded cancer, endoscopy and specialty care to Venice, Florida. SARASOTA, Fla. - Flagship Healthcare Properties (Flagship), an outpatient healthcare real estate firm, is pleased to announce Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has executed a lease for the entirety of an approximately 54,000-square-foot medical outpatient building planned at 2695 Curry Lane in Venice, adjacent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice campus. The three-story facility, which will be situated on about five acres, was planned as a multi-tenant medical outpatient building. Sarasota Memorial previously committed to a portion of the project for outpatient endoscopy services and a new home for SMH First Physicians Group's gastroenterologists. The expanded commitment to occupy the entire building will allow Sarasota Memorial to significantly increase outpatient services in Venice, including bringing a range of advanced cancer services from its Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute closer to patients in south Sarasota County. The transaction represents the largest new lease executed in Flagship's history, and marks a significant milestone in the firm's continued expansion throughout Florida. The site was acquired by Flagship in January 2025 and is strategically positioned to support the continued growth of the hospital campus and surrounding communities. The successful lease transaction was led by Liz Cook, whose efforts resulted in the project's full-building commitment by SMH. "This lease represents a tremendous milestone for Flagship and further validates our strategy of developing high-quality outpatient healthcare facilities in growing markets across Florida," said Thorn Baccich, Flagship Healthcare Properties' Executive Vice President of Development. "We are honored to partner with Sarasota Memorial, one of the nation's leading health systems, and look forward to delivering a facility that will support expanded access to care for patients throughout the region." The expansion also represents the next phase in the rapid growth of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, and comes just months after Sarasota Memorial opened its third premier cancer facility, the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion, on the SMH-Sarasota campus. SMH established the Jellison Cancer Institute in 2020 to give cancer patients greater access to advanced treatments, technologies, clinical trials and supportive care close to home, and it has since been recognized among the highest-volume cancer centers in Florida. "Cancer treatment can require frequent appointments with multiple specialists and care teams, sometimes over many months," said Kelli Dancer, vice president of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute. "Expanding these services in Venice will make it easier for patients in south Sarasota County and surrounding communities to access comprehensive, coordinated cancer care closer to where they live. It's another important step in our commitment to bring the highest level of cancer care to patients throughout our region." As proposed, a radiation oncology center and medical, surgical and radiation oncology physician clinics will be built on the first floor. The third floor will house the endoscopy center and SMH First Physicians Group's team of gastroenterologists. The second floor will be shelled for future growth. Preliminary site work has already begun. Pending permitting and construction plan approvals, Flagship will begin work on the building shell, with SMH's design/build team completing build-out of the specialized centers in 2028. About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (smh.com). Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida's greatest breadth and depth of care, with about 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, 11,000 employees and 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County's largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice (and third under construction in North Port), freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, a rehabilitation hospital, skilled nursing facility and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and First Physician Group primary and specialty care practices. Founded in 1925, SMH's flagship Sarasota campus also is home to the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion and Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. Both Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota and Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice have earned the highest 5-Star quality ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The SMH-Sarasota is the only Florida hospital - and one of just 11 in the nation - to earn a perfect 5-Star rating from CMS every year since the federal rating program began in 2016. About Flagship Healthcare Properties*. Flagship Healthcare Properties, LLC (Flagship) is a fully-integrated outpatient healthcare real estate firm serving clients throughout the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Flagship offers a full range of real estate services, including acquisitions, development, leasing and brokerage, as well as facilities, property and asset management. Flagship manages approximately 8.98 million square feet of healthcare real estate in more than 440 properties serving more than 810 tenants. Flagship serves as the manager of its private REIT, Flagship Healthcare Trust, Inc. For more information, visit www.FlagshipHP.com. About Flagship Healthcare Trust*. Flagship Healthcare Trust, Inc. (Flagship REIT), is a private real estate investment trust that owns clinical healthcare assets throughout the United States with a strategic focus in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Flagship REIT holds interest in 114 properties comprising 3.0 million square feet of space and valued at more than $1.1 billion. For more information, visit www.FlagshipHP.com/REIT.