Patient Care Tech 1, Med-Surg 5 Central
About The Position
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.
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
Responsibilities
- Provides both basic patient care and clerical support using defined procedures and standards
- Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as nutrition, bed scale weights, intake/output (I/O), taking vital signs, etc.
- Assists licensed clinical staff as needed with direct patient care
- Provides administrative and office management support to the unit(s)
- Serves as a centralized focus of administration, information and communication.
Benefits
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes
- Direct impact on quality patient care
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- 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
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
