Patient Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Stockton, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team. Leveraging your knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties. Every day you will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, documenting observations, and maintaining a therapeutic and organized patient environment. You will also work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport. To be successful in this role requires a genuine passion for patient well-being, diligence in executing tasks, keen observational skills regarding patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

• 6 months experience, within last 3 years has experience in a acute care hospital setting, or healthcare clinic, skilled nursing facility, or home health setting as a Care or Nurse Assistant, medical assistant or nursing, student with one semester in clinical setting, or complete hospital patient care training
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA

Responsibilities

• Actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Document observations.
• Maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
• Prepare patients for procedures or transport.
• Perform legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette and manages multiple phone and intercom lines.
• Uses medical terminology accurately.
• Report abnormal or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accountable for self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development.
• Completes mandatory education timely.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed