Patient Care Tech 1, Trauma ICU

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA We're looking for Patient Care Techs to join our growing team! Working under the supervision of a licensed clinical staff member, you will provide both primary patient care and clerical support per your unit goals and Community Health System standards. From performing and assisting with various aspects of patient care such as nutrition, intake/outtake, taking vital signs, including providing office management support to your unit — you will serve as a centralized focus of administration, information and communication. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your Patient Care Tech experience and promote within our health system ladder. Community Regional Medical Center is the largest of our three main hospitals and the flagship hospital of the Central Valley. This academic-affiliated, Level 1 Trauma Center is located on a 58-acre campus in downtown Fresno. It features one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in California as well as a comprehensive burn center. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes Direct impact on quality patient care. Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions Free parking and electric charging Great food options with on-demand ordering We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
Successful completion of one of the following is required:
Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Paramedic program
Enrollment in, or completion of, an accredited clinical RN or LVN program
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
One of the following is required:
CNA - State of California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (active or inactive status is acceptable)
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
PARAMEDICC - Paramedic Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
Enrollment in, or completion of, an accredited clinical RN or LVN program
General office practices and procedures
Procedures for protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with other healthcare professionals.
A positive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering excellent patient care.
Ability to problem-solve and think critically in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize and organize assigned tasks

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed clinical staff member, the Patient Care Tech 1 (PCT1) provides both basic patient care and clerical support using defined procedures and standards in accordance with the goals of the unit and the philosophy of Community Medical Centers (CMC).
Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as nutrition, bed scale weights, intake/output (I/O), taking vital signs, etc. in coordination with the patient care team.
Assists licensed clinical staff as needed with direct patient care and provides administrative and office management support to the unit(s).
Serves as a centralized focus of administration, information and communication.