PATIENT CARE TECH - Surgical Services, Full Time , Varied

Uhs•Palmdale, CA

About The Position

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations. Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com . For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers Position Description: Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or Department Manager, Patient Care Tech is a member of the Preoperative team and monitor all patients in the Surgery Department. Will provide support in procuring equipment, room set up, turnover, patient transports, transfers, resupply for sterile and unsterile supplies, equipment and other duties as directed. Projects a good public image and is a self-motivating individual who maintains a courteous and professional attitude.

Requirements

Ability to sufficiently read, speak and write English for communication and charting purposes.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public
Ability to apply, measure and understand the concept of electrical impulse timing, and the use of the appropriate tools
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work under supervision and to follow instructions.
Pleasant telephone manners.
Neat and legible handwriting.
Minimum of one 1 year prior Patient Care Tech experience in a health care setting preferred.
Thorough computer skills; proper telephone and interpersonal skills
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS certification.
CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology course preferred.
Computer education preferred

Responsibilities

Patient Care Tech is a member of the Preoperative team and monitor all patients in the Surgery Department.
Will provide support in procuring equipment, room set up, turnover, patient transports, transfers, resupply for sterile and unsterile supplies, equipment and other duties as directed.
Projects a good public image and is a self-motivating individual who maintains a courteous and professional attitude.