Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Nursing Support

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

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff and deliver safe, compassionate care to patients. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document observations.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of hospital or clinical experience; BLS certification preferred. Internal candidates with CNA license may be considered. On-site position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Service orientation — actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, lights, bells, or intercom to determine needs.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Record vital signs (temperature, BP, pulse, respiration) as directed.
• Observe patients for signs needing medical attention (distress, abnormal vitals).
• Document observations of patient behavior or symptoms to nurses.

Skills

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff and deliver safe, compassionate care to patients. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document observations.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of hospital or clinical experience; BLS certification preferred. Internal candidates with CNA license may be considered. On-site position in a fast-paced environment.