Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech assists nursing service personnel with patient care activities and related services necessary to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, changing bed linens, serving and collecting food trays, providing between-meal nourishment, and cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and preparing supplies. The role requires knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, as well as the ability to use computer-driven patient care equipment. This is a full-time night-shift position at The Hospitals of Providence - Sierra Campus. The organization describes the position as a patient care support role focused on providing essential assistance and comfort to patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. If certified through the American Red Cross, obtain American Heart Association certification within 60 days of hire.
- Obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within 90 days of hire or transfer.
- Ability to use computer-driven patient care equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care and/or previous clinical experience.
- Prior basic experience performing clerical or customer service duties.
- Prior HUC training or experience in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing service personnel with patient care activities and related services.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and comfort needs.
- Take patients’ vital signs.
- Change bed linens.
- Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
- Clean, sterilize, store, and prepare supplies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
