Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient General Medical Unit - Full-time/Days

Valley Children’s Healthcare • Madera, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric General Medical Unit, known as Discovery, is an acute care unit dedicated to exceptional care for patients with various medical conditions. Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating issues such as sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, seizures, rash or fever of unknown origin, generalized muscle weakness, cellulitis, abscess, ingestion, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, short gut syndrome, and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). In winter, we focus on respiratory patients, providing expert care for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia. A key emphasis for Discovery staff is patient and family education, starting at admission and continuing until discharge. Our nurses pride themselves on informative sessions covering essential topics like understanding diagnoses, proper medication administration, NJ feeds, GT care and feeding, as well as PPN and IL administration through a central line, including its care. Our nurses work closely with other professionals to deliver comprehensive and effective patient care. This collaboration is a core aspect of our approach, as we continuously strive to enhance patient outcomes and safety. 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
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED