Associate Patient Care Technician - Full Time

Providence Health Plan Group; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA is seeking an Associate Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. Shifts are 12 hours, with Full-Time status and potential Evening and Night rotations; schedule to be discussed at interview.

Under RN supervision, you will provide care to ED or Critical Care patients, contributing to a patient-focused culture recognised for nursing excellence and Magnet status. Benefits and comprehensive programs support staff and families.

Qualifications

• Completion of 1 clinical semester of nursing school, or equivalent educ/experience.
• 1 year EMT or CNA experience.
• CNA certification in acute hospital, sub-acute long term care, or outpatient/home health setting.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required on hire.
• Within 90 days of hire MAB training provided by hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to the Emergency Department or Critical Care patient under the direction of RN, Clinical Coordinator, and Department Manager.

Skills

Emergency care experience

Education

Nursing-related clinical coursework

CNA certification

BLS certification

MAB training

Job description

Description

Associate Patient Care Technician in our Emergency Department at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. Positions available are Full - Time and may include Evening and Night shifts. You will work 12-hour shifts in this role. Schedule options can be discussed during interview.

St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, and Department Manager, provides care to the Emergency Department or Critical Care patient.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Completion of 1 clinical semester of nursing school, or equivalent educ/experience
• 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Corpsman in the Armed Services, PCT, or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in an acute hospital setting, sub-acute long term care setting or outpatient/home health setting.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Within 90 days of hire Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - provided by St. Joseph Hospital

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in an emergency department as an EMT or CNA.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.43
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.