Patient Care Assistant - 7 E ICU - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Technician role at Keck Hospital of USC supports nursing staff by assisting with patient care, documenting data, and helping with daily living activities. You will collaborate with RNs to implement the plan of care and ensure a safe, organized unit environment.

This position requires English communication, CNA certification, BLS, and LA Fire Life Safety training, with acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in acute care preferred.
• EMT/PT Aide or nursing program enrollment preferred.
• English communication skills required.
• CNA certification (CA DPH) required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient care and activities of daily living.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and care provided.
• Report patient status changes to RN/Charge Nurse promptly.
• Collaborate with RN on the patient’s plan of care and interventions.
• Maintain unit organization and assist with equipment and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year acute care experience preferred

EMT/PT Aide or nursing program enrollment preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.

Essential Duties

The clinical practice of the Patient Care Assistant is to assist the RN in the provision of care to the patient. The PCA (PCT) gathers data, reports that data to the RN on a timely basis, accurately documents that data, and assists the patient in performing activities of daily living, as needed. The PCA (PCT) actively collaborates with and takes direction from the RN about the patient’s plan of care. The priority of the PCA is to assist the RN in progressing the patient toward improvement or maintenance of optimal physiological, psychological and social states. Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN. Performs essential skills which contribute to the RN’s plan of care and positive patient outcomes. Ensures that patients are provided assistance as needed with activities of daily living and mobility. To ensure patient satisfaction, anticipates patient needs, keeps patient informed and explains all procedures. Prevents complications by assisting patient with the appropriate use of therapeutic interventions, patient care equipment and assistive devices. Flexibility in collaborating with the RN to modify the patient’s plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Identifies interventions which are not producing the desired outcomes and communicates these to the RN on an ongoing basis. Prioritizes patient care needs appropriately. Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages and equipment used, and effectively communicates abnormal findings to the RN. Communication: Knows and follows line of communication within the department. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns of care in a timely manner. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. Actively collaborates with the RN regarding patient care and patient flow. Communication: Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. Demonstrates the ability to assist in the provision of care Adherence to National Patient Safety Goals in all areas of practice, Accurately utilizes Cerner system documentation, Coordinates patient flow, prioritizes nursing activities according to patient care needs and the surgical schedule. Performs proper use of pre-op equipments (EKG, computer). Following proper procedures in quality control, and care of the equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Pref 1 year Experience in an acute care setting prior to application preferred.
• Pref Previous medical training (EMT, PT Aide, or enrolled in a nursing program) preferred.
• Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital's world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.88 - $38.90. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California's medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.