Patient Care Assistant - 8 E Pulmonary Medical Telemetry - Per Diem 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, organization of the unit environment, and setup and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each area depends on the assigned unit. The role supports patient satisfaction, safety, documentation, communication, and regulatory readiness while working in collaboration with registered nurses and following routing, physician orders, and RN direction. The position is in Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. The hourly rate 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 certification from CA DPH.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal. Required within LA City only.

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 data related to patient assessment and contribute to and implement the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with the RN.
Perform care activities such as taking vital signs and daily weights; recording intake and output; providing hygiene and feeding assistance; maintaining clear, organized patient rooms; assisting with mobility, ambulation, transfers, and repositioning bed patients every two hours; and providing fresh water.
Prioritize patient needs and maintain a safe environment, including safe operation and accessible placement of patient-care equipment and removal of fall hazards and obstructions.
Document all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
Introduce oneself to patients and visitors, explain the plan of care, use computerized systems to communicate and document, follow departmental communication channels, and promptly report significant changes, concerns, refusals of care, and self-care limitations to the RN or Charge Nurse.
Collaborate actively with the RN at the beginning of and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
Maintain continuous survey readiness and orderly unit areas, following food storage, linen, fire-door, and cleanliness requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of patient records and other written information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.