Patient Care Support Tech-ED (Full-Time, Varied)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan (vision)

Prescription and dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Chico, CA seeks a Patient Care Support Technician (PCST) to assist with patient handling, lifts, transfers and transport between units and care areas. The role requires CPR certification and strong communication, with varied 12-hour shifts in a hospital setting.

You will operate patient handling equipment, train staff on its use, and contribute to patient satisfaction through professional, compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to perform patient lifts, turns, transports and transfers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient handling/transport in designated areas.
• Provide safe patient lifts and transfers using proper equipment.
• Support patient satisfaction through courteous, patient-centered service.

Skills

Technical competence

Communication skills

Body mechanics

Patient handling knowledge

Education

CPR certification

Tools

Patient handling equipment

Job description

Compensation Range

$21.06 - $26.97

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Varied Shift length: 12 Hour

Days off: Variable Hours per pay period: 72

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families - care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Department leader, the Patient Care Support Technician (PCST) will provide patient handling (lift/turn/transfer) assistance in designated departments at Enloe Medical Center. The PCST will provide patient transport at the Esplanade site to/from/between units, testing areas, ED and/or Surgery as assigned. The PCST will be proficient in the use of Enloe Medical Center patient handling equipment and will work alone, with other hospital personnel to perform scheduled and non-scheduled patient lifts, turns, transports, and transfers. The PCST will assist in patient handling/transport equipment management, including cleaning and ensuring the equipment is available and in proper working order for use. The PCST will provide instruction on use of the patient handling equipment to general nursing staff as appropriate. The duties of the PCST will be carried out in a customer service oriented fashion; recognizing their important contribution to patient satisfaction.

Minimum

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR certification

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must demonstrate technical competence, excellent communication skills and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient/family. Must have knowledge and skills of basic body mechanics and safe patient lift/transfer techniques including the ability to learn the use of Enloe's patient handling equipment. Will work with other staff and must respond to frequent calls in a timely manner. Must be able to train staff in the use of patient handling equipment. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Strength assessment and functional capacity evaluation is required prior to employment offer. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance