Patient Care Tech - Medical Surgical - Days

Providence • Mission Viejo, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technician for our Surgical Co-Caring unit at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. Positions available will work 12-hour day shifts. There may be full-time or part-time options available and will be discussed if interviewed. Under general supervision by the RN, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area and when needed provides nursing staff with clerical support to assist in facilitating patient care. The Patient Care Tech is responsible for collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation. Co-Caring is a new model of care delivery including a collaborative partnership of bedside (RN and LVN) and virtual caregivers (RN), each practicing at the top of their scope to deliver high quality care and an exceptional patient experience. We are a 33-bed surgical unit with primarily surgical ortho trauma admissions from the Emergency Department and transfers from PACU/NSI/SICU. We treat patients with elective and non-elective surgeries. Our elective surgeries are mostly spine surgeries and a few joint replacements. Our non-elective surgeries are trauma (accidents, falls), appy/chole/small bowel obstructions, and a handful of medical (cellulitis, infections). Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Requirements

• Coursework/Training required: Completion of a CNA program, OR Completion of first semester nursing program, OR EMT program completion.
• Upon hire: California Nursing Assistant Certification License OR California Emergency Medical Technician License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience with basic data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework/Training and Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course OR Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, OR 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment providing clerical or patient support related to Provider, patient documentation or charting.

Responsibilities

• providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed
• providing nursing staff with clerical support to assist in facilitating patient care
• collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN
• completion of all patient care related documentation

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees