Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Part Time/Days
About The Position
The Pediatric Care Technician is an unlicensed, multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse. The position is on Explorer, a fast-paced, 35-bed pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit that cares for patients across specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology. The unit uses centralized monitoring and also supports the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), which has 12 beds: six for seizure monitoring and six for surgical overflow. EMU rooms have specialized equipment to monitor and visualize seizure activity. This is a part-time day-shift position with 23 scheduled weekly hours and 11.5 daily hours. The listed compensation range is $24.15–$35.00; final compensation depends on skills and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from a patient care program such as MA, CNA, or EMT; or one semester of an RN or LVN program; or two years of experience in a similar role in lieu of either program requirement; or current Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern status.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into the position.
- Ability to work in a team environment, accept delegated tasks from an RN, and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.
Nice To Haves
- At least six months of experience providing direct patient care.
- Medical terminology skills.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Support patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions delegated by a licensed provider.
- Provide care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
