Patient Care Tech

St Josephs Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist the clinical team in delivering direct patient care. You will support personal care, mobility, feeding, vital signs, and observations, while maintaining a safe and organized environment.

You will work closely with nursing staff to prepare patients for procedures or transport, document activities, and participate in ongoing learning. CPR certification and acute care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in an acute care hospital setting or similar clinical environment.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under supervision of clinical team.
• Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
• Monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Prepare patients for procedures or transport with nursing staff.
• Maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
• Support timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

Health Information Systems

Effective Communication

Documentation

Organizational Skills

Tools

Hospital Information System

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team. Leveraging your knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties. Every day you will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, documenting observations, and maintaining a therapeutic and organized patient environment. You will also work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport. To be successful in this role requires a genuine passion for patient well-being, diligence in executing tasks, keen observational skills regarding patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

• Clerical Skills: Competent and proficient in Health Information Systems, supply ordering and departmental data/reports
• Technical Skills: Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures within scope of practice. Includes care of patient drains, tubes, special equipment, ADL's, mobility, Hospital Information System proficiency, I & O, response in emergency.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Organizational Skills: Uses appropriate organization, priority setting and problem solving skills.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette and manages multiple phone and intercom lines.

Job Requirements

• Required: 6 months experience, within last 3 years has experience in a acute care hospital setting, or healthcare clinic, skilled nursing facility, or home health setting as a Care or Nurse Assistant, medical assistant or nursing, student with one semester in clinical setting, or complete hospital patient care training
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA