Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg Floor Support

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg/Tele 5th Floor. The role supports registered nurses to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

The position requires BLS, a high school diploma or GED, and a basic understanding of anatomy and medical terminology. CNA credentials are a plus. This is a full-time day shift in Los Angeles, with responsibilities across rounds and patient observation.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a hospital, clinical, SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with clinical exposure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, intercoms, bells to determine patients' needs.
• Provide physical support for daily living activities (bed mobility, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking).
• Review dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences for appropriate diets.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or outputs; report changes to staff.
• Record vital signs as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Skills

Service Orientation

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg/Tele 5th Floor. The role supports registered nurses to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting.

The position requires BLS, a high school diploma or GED, and a basic understanding of anatomy and medical terminology. CNA credentials are a plus. This is a full-time day shift in Los Angeles, with responsibilities across rounds and patient observation.