Empathetic Patient Care Technician & Safety Partner

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision.

The role includes safety companion duties, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring a clean, safe environment to support therapeutic care. Under supervision, the PCT will gather vital signs, input data into the EHR, and assist with routine tasks as part of clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of hospital, clinic, or SNF/Home Health care experience within the last three years.
• Current California CNA certification preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) training required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains verbal report from the patient’s primary nurse including care needs and treatment plans.
• Measures and records vital signs in the EHR as directed by clinician.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and daily routines.
• Responds to patient call signals and maintains a safe, clean environment.
• Observe for changes in patient condition and report to RN immediately.

Education

High school diploma or GED

California CNA certification

Job description

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision.

The role includes safety companion duties, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring a clean, safe environment to support therapeutic care. Under supervision, the PCT will gather vital signs, input data into the EHR, and assist with routine tasks as part of clinical operations.