Patient Care Tech II PD

Cottage Health; Solvang (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Ynez Valley seeks a Patient Care Tech II for the MedSurg department to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision. You will assist with daily living activities and support the care team, helping ensure smooth workflow for unlicensed staff.

Join a leading California hospital system known for compassionate care, Total Rewards, and community presence, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BLS certification by AHA.
• Departments require EMT or EMT-Paramedic; or CNA in Emergency.
• Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months for ED/Cottage Cardiac Rehab.
• Preferred: use of electronic medical records and order entry.
• Preferred: experience as Patient Care Technician in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities and support care teams.
• Facilitate workflow for unlicensed staff in MedSurg.
• Support department operations and patient comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

BLS Certification (AHA)

EMT Certification

EMT-Paramedic Certification

CNA Certification

CPI Instructor for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Telemetry Monitor Observer course

Tools

EMR / Computer charting

Job description

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech II for theirMedSurg department responsible forrendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self-care and activity programs. To assist with workflow of unlicensed assistive personnel in the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Minimum:American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

The PCT II position only applies to unlicensed assistive personnel in the following departments and with the following certifications/qualifications:

• Psychiatric Services: Certified CPI Instructor for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• CT, Advanced Imaging, MRI or Interventional Radiology Departments: Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification.
• Emergency (GVCH): Emergency Medical Technician certification, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification, or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
• Santa Ynez ED and SY Cardiac Rehab: Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months in the job.

Technical Requirements:

• Preferred: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: Patient Care Tech, or equivalent, experience in an acute care or outpatient clinic setting.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender status, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support, and connection to their work.

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