Compassionate Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Mobility

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in delivering safe, efficient patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include responding to call signals, assisting with mobility and activities of daily living, monitoring intake and outputs, recording vital signs, and reporting changes to nurses. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with at least 6 months of relevant hospital or clinical experience and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates service orientation and ability to help patients.
• Shows critical thinking to assess patient needs and safety.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals and assist with daily living activities.
• Record vital signs as directed by nursing staff.
• Assist with transfers and patient mobility.
• Observe patients for distress, symptoms, or safety concerns.
• Document observations to nursing staff.
• Remind patients to take medications or supplements.

Skills

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses in delivering safe, efficient patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include responding to call signals, assisting with mobility and activities of daily living, monitoring intake and outputs, recording vital signs, and reporting changes to nurses. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with at least 6 months of relevant hospital or clinical experience and BLS certification.