Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Support & Safety Partner

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the RN in delivering direct patient care and safety companion services. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and document in the EHR while maintaining a safe and healing environment.

Responsibilities include responding to patient needs, ensuring accurate intake/output documentation, and supporting clinical operations with flexibility and a patient-centered approach consistent with

Formación

• Six months of experience in a hospital, clinic, SNF, or home health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant, or student nurse.
• Current California CNA certification preferred; BLS required.
• Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate within 30 days of hire.
• Understanding of human anatomy and basic medical terminology is desired.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain verbal report from RN including care needs and treatment plans.
• Review EHR with RN for patient information before assuming care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and oral care.
• Measure and record vital signs in EHR as directed by clinician.
• Record intake/output and report changes to RN.
• Turn/reposition patients as required.
• Observe for signs requiring medical attention and report to RN.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Safety awareness

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or GED preferred

Current California CNA certification preferred

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Workplace Violence Prevention Program

Descripción del empleo

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the RN in delivering direct patient care and safety companion services. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and document in the EHR while maintaining a safe and healing environment.

Responsibilities include responding to patient needs, ensuring accurate intake/output documentation, and supporting clinical operations with flexibility and a patient-centered approach consistent with