Patient Care Tech

Dignity Health; Stockton; Presencial; CAD 59 549 - 66 791; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver essential patient care at St. Joseph's Medical Center. This role requires 6 months of experience in a healthcare setting, along with AHA BLS certification. As a PCT, you will assist with personal care, monitor vital signs, and support the nursing team in a collaborative environment. Competitive pay is offered, with a range of $31.08 to $34.86 per hour. Join a respected institution committed to patient well-being.

Qualificações

• Must have at least 6 months of experience in healthcare settings.
• AHA BLS certification is required.
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology knowledge are necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with personal care.
• Document observations and maintain an organized environment.

Conhecimentos

Clerical Skills

Technical Skills

Documentation

Organizational Skills

Formação académica

Basic computer skills and medical terminology knowledge

6 months experience in an acute care setting

Ferramentas

Health Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Cerner/MS4

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team. Leveraging your knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties.

Every day you will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, documenting observations, and maintaining a therapeutic and organized patient environment. You will also work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.

To be successful in this role requires a genuine passion for patient well-being, diligence in executing tasks, keen observational skills regarding patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

• Clerical Skills: Competent and proficient in Health Information Systems, supply ordering and departmental data/reports.
• Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures within scope of practice.
• Includes care of patient drains, tubes, special equipment, ADL's, mobility, Hospital Information System proficiency, I & O, response in emergency.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Organizational Skills: Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills.

Job Requirements

• 6 months experience, within the last 3 years, in an acute care hospital setting, healthcare clinic, skilled nursing facility, or home health setting as a Care Assistant or Nurse Assistant, medical assistant or nursing student with one semester in clinical setting, or complete hospital patient care training.
• AHA BLS
• Basic computer skills/keyboarding/ Medical terminology course or equivalent knowledge

Preferred

• CA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license
• Google products; Microsoft Office Cerner/MS4

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$31.08 - $34.86 /hour