Patient Care Tech - Med Surg Floor (Day Shift)

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in California is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support our Med Surg/Tele services on the 5th Floor. The role involves assisting nurses, monitoring patients, and ensuring safe, timely care.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of clinical experience, a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and may have a California CNA license. This is a full-time, on-site daytime position with essential patient support duties and compliance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a hospital, clinic, SNF, or home health setting within the last three years.
• Current BLS certification required or preferred.
• California CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, intercoms, lights, and bells to determine needs.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility.
• Monitor diet restrictions and preferences for patient meals.
• Record fluid intake/output and report changes.
• Record vital signs as directed by nurses or physicians.
• Gather information from caregivers and medical staff about patient plans.
• Observe patients for distress, wounds, or abnormal signs and report.
• Document observations to nurses and care team.
• Remind patients to take medications or supplements.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS (Basic Life Support)

California State Nurse Assistant certification

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in California is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support our Med Surg/Tele services on the 5th Floor. The role involves assisting nurses, monitoring patients, and ensuring safe, timely care.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of clinical experience, a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and may have a California CNA license. This is a full-time, on-site daytime position with essential patient support duties and compliance with hospital policies.