Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Full Time/Nights
About The Position
The Pediatric Care Technician (PCT) 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 in Explorer, a 35-bed pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit serving patients across specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac care, 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. The team emphasizes collaborative care and professional development. The position is full-time on the night shift, with 34.5 scheduled weekly hours and 11.5 daily hours.
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 tasks delegated by 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
- Perform specific nursing tasks and support functions delegated by a licensed provider.
- Provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Work as part of a team, accept tasks delegated by the RN, and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
