Patient Care Tech MedSurg

Riverside Community Hospital; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

PTO and family leave

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside, CA seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurses on the MedSurg floor, assisting with vital signs, mobility and daily living activities to maintain patient comfort and safety.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, ability to read medical terminology, BLS certification, 1+ year of acute care experience, and CNA license as required by state. Join a collaborative team committed to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Reading, writing and comprehension of medical terminology.
• 1+ years in an acute care setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• CNA license as mandated by state.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes and skin protection.
• Keeping patient areas clean, organized and stocked for safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment and logs to support infection control.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families and the care team.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA license

BLS certification

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $28.38 - $33.43 / 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.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Patient Care Tech MedSurg

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non‑medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

What qualifications you will need:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Demonstrated or tested ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• CNA license as mandated by state of practice

Benefits

Riverside Community 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.

Founded in 1901, Riverside Community Hospital is a 542‑bed full‑service acute care hospital. We are in the heart of the Inland Empire and house the largest Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center in the region and are one of Riverside County's only STEMI (heart attack) receiving centers. We are also a fully accredited Chest Pain Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our centers of excellence includes the HeartCare Institute, which offers invasive and non‑invasive cardiac procedures, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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