Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Skilled Support

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. Responsibilities include responding to calls within 10 minutes, assisting with meals, ambulation, hygiene, and documenting care and vital signs.

This role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, ensuring safety and clean, organized patient rooms, and maintaining patient confidentiality in a busy tertiary hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient calls within 10 minutes.
• Assists with meals and feeding; ambulation and mobility; transfers from bed to chair.
• Documents care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, and patient care.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff with patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. Responsibilities include responding to calls within 10 minutes, assisting with meals, ambulation, hygiene, and documenting care and vital signs.

This role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, ensuring safety and clean, organized patient rooms, and maintaining patient confidentiality in a busy tertiary hospital environment.