Associate PCT and PCT - Float Pool - FT Days

Providence•Mission Viejo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Associate PCT and Patient Care Technician in the Float Pool at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. It is a Full-time position working 12-hour Day shifts. Providence Mission Hospital has achieved Magnet designation multiple times and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Healthgrades for various specialties and awards. This posting is a general application for current or future interested applicants for Associate Patient Care Technician and Patient Care Technician roles at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center. Opportunities may be available for on-call, part-time, and full-time positions across different shifts. Under the general supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Tech provides basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients, collects and reports information, and completes patient care documentation. Specific assignments include Cardiopulmonary, Medical/Surgical/Oncology, and Resource Float Pool. The dual role of Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary also provides clerical support to facilitate patient care. Providence values its caregivers and fosters a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care.

Requirements

For hires after 10/31/16: Completion of a CNA program, or Completion of first semester nursing program, or EMT program completion.
National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
Experience with basic data entry.
California Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire or California Emergency Medical Technician License upon hire (for PCT role).

Nice To Haves

EKG Training.
1 year of acute patient care experience.
6 months experience in a direct patient care environment.
Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course, or knowledge of medical terminology (for PCT role).
6 months experience in a direct patient care environment providing clerical or patient support related to Provider, patient documentation or charting (for PCT role).

Responsibilities

Providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area(s).
Collecting and reporting of information to the supervising RN.
Completion of all patient care related documentation.
Assisting with orthopedic devices (adult, geriatric) for Medical/Surgical/Oncology assignments.
Providing clerical support to assist in facilitating patient care for the dual role Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary.