Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Respiratory Unit - Part-time/Nights

Valley Children’s Healthcare • Madera, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Respiratory Unit, also known as Apollo, is dedicated to delivering exceptional and compassionate healthcare to our young patients. Our team consists of a diverse group of highly skilled healthcare professionals, all working together to ensure the best outcomes for every child under our care. Apollo is specifically designed to cater to children with respiratory conditions, including but not limited to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, tracheitis, chronic lung disease, and pneumonia. We understand the challenges these conditions present and have equipped all 36 of our beds with centralized monitoring, oxygen flow meters and blenders. This setup ensures continuous observation and immediate access to oxygen support. The team’s expertise extends beyond respiratory disorders as we also care for acutely ill pediatric patients with a wide range of admitting diagnoses, including fever in newborns, seizure disorders, congenital anomalies, and feeding intolerance. We emphasize a child-friendly environment, where we prioritize emotional support and comfort, ensuring that our young patients feel safe and at ease during their stay. An unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Program Graduation from a patient care program (i.e. MA, CNA, EMT) (required) Or Program One semester of an RN or LVN program (required) Or Equivalent Experience Two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement (required) Or Equivalent Experience Current Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern (required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to be delegated tasks by the RN
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six (6) months Providing direct patient care (preferred)
• Medical terminology skills are preferred
• Bilingual Skills Preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider.
• Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED