PATIENT CARE TECH

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist patients with daily living activities and provide safe transport within the facility. The role requires California CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification and current BLS, with a preference for six months of CNA or Paramedic experience.

Responsibilities include documenting care, communicating with the RN, performing specimen collection, and interpreting cardiac rhythms.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience working as a CNA or Paramedic preferred.
• Current Calif. CNA, EMT or Paramedic certificate required.
• BLS Certification (AHA and current) required.
• Basic dysrhythmia certification (BART) required.

Responsibilities

• Document activities performed per policy; assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, ambulation, etc.).
• Provide safe and timely transport of patients; communicate pertinent information to the RN.
• Perform specimen collection; interpret cardiac rhythms and post strips on flow sheet.

Education

CA CNA/EMT/Paramedic certificate

BLS Certification (AHA)

Basic dysrhythmia certification (BART)

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visit www.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for documenting all activities performed in accordance with established policy. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living, i.e. bathing, feeding ambulating, surgical preps, etc. Performs specimen collection, communicates pertinent information to the RN, Provides safe and timely transport of patients as assigned, accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and posts strips on flow sheet.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• Six (6) months experience working as a CNA or Paramedic preferred
• Current Calif. CNA, EMT or Paramedic certificate required
• BLS Certification (AHA and current) required
• Basic dysrhythmia certification (BART) required

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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