Patient Care Assistant - 8 E Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

20d•$23 - $39

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports nursing staff with patient care delivery, clerical functions, organization of the unit environment, and the setup and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on these duties depends on the assigned unit. The role contributes to patient satisfaction and positive patient outcomes by anticipating and responding to patient needs, completing essential care tasks as directed, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, documenting care, and communicating with the RN and other departments. The position is with Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. It is a full-time, 12-hour night position on 8 East Telemetry. The hourly pay range is $22.88–$38.90.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within Los Angeles City; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient calls within 10 minutes, anticipate patient needs, make proactive rounds, and maintain positive interactions with patients and visitors.
Provide the RN with relevant patient assessment data; contribute to the patient’s plan of care and implement interventions in collaboration with the RN.
Perform assigned patient-care skills according to routine, physician orders, and RN direction, including vital signs, daily weights, intake and output, hygiene, meal assistance, ambulation and mobility, repositioning bedbound patients every two hours, and transfers.
Maintain clear and organized patient rooms; provide fresh water at the beginning and end of the shift and as needed; and prioritize patient needs appropriately.
Maintain a safe physical environment and operate patient-care equipment safely, keeping call lights and telephones within reach and reducing fall hazards and obstructions around bathrooms, mobility routes, and emergency equipment.
Document all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
Communicate professionally with patients and visitors, explain the plan of care, use computerized systems to send messages and document care, and follow department communication channels.
Report pertinent information, significant changes in patient condition, patient or family concerns, refusals of care, and inability to perform self-care to the RN or Charge Nurse in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the RN throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
Maintain continuous survey readiness and keep the nurses’ station, locker room, and pantry clean and orderly; follow food, linen, storage, and fire-door requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patient records and other written information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.