Compassionate Hospital Patient Care Technician

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. The role emphasizes timely response to patient calls, assistance with activities of daily living, and accurate documentation under RN direction.

The PCT will participate in data collection, assist with mobility and hygiene, and help maintain a safe, clean, and patient-centered environment across units as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.
• Maintains clear and organized patient rooms and assists with meals/feeding.
• Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours; transfers from bed to chair.
• Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meals, equipment used.
• Reports to RN/Charge Nurse information and changes in patient condition in a timely manner.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support nursing staff in patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. The role emphasizes timely response to patient calls, assistance with activities of daily living, and accurate documentation under RN direction.

The PCT will participate in data collection, assist with mobility and hygiene, and help maintain a safe, clean, and patient-centered environment across units as assigned.