Patient Care Tech NOC

Sutter Health•Vallejo, CA

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The position uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner, while adhering to applicable regulations and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. The posting also lists department-specific requirements for Hemodialysis, including familiarity with AAMI dialysis water quality guidelines and the ability to recognize and provide immediate interventions for dialysis-related complications within scope of practice. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position with 24 weekly hours, an eight-hour night shift, variable days, and every-other-weekend requirements. The listed pay range is $33.45 to $38.44 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient care techniques and standard clinical procedures.
Ability to use routine medical equipment safely and effectively.
Knowledge of role-appropriate emergency response procedures, including CPR/chest compressions and activating emergency services.
Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Effective time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to follow written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve routine issues using established procedures.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
For Hemodialysis department roles, knowledge of dialysis water quality standards in accordance with AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
For Hemodialysis department roles, recognize and provide immediate interventions for dialysis-related complications within scope of practice.