Patient Care Tech EMT

Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA, seeks a Patient Care Technician EMT to provide direct and indirect patient care under nursing supervision. The role requires EMT and BCLS certifications, plus experience with computerized systems.

The technician will assist with mobility, data collection, specimen handling, and daily living activities, while supporting safe patient care and efficient workflows on the unit.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent are required.
• Current EMT Certification required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Experience with computerized ordering and documentation systems is preferred.
• Six months to one year clinical secretary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the care cycle, including admissions data, vitals, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility and transfers, including use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs; supports discharges.
• Collects specimens for diagnostic tests and ensures proper labeling and timely transfer.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and daily care tasks as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in safety and communication best practices to enhance the patient experience.

Skills

EMT Certification

BCLS Certification

Patient care

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $38.49 - $45.34 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Care Tech EMT? At Good Samaritan Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Seeking a Patient Care Technician-EMT for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you.

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required
• Current EMT Certification required
• BCLS certification required
• Previous experience with computerized ordering and documentation systems
• Six months to one-year Clinical Secretary experience preferred

Benefits

Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for "Best Place to Have a Baby", complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Care Tech EMT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.