Patient Care Technician — Compassionate Support & Vital Care

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (Keck Hospital of USC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. The role involves responding to patient calls, participating in rounds, and ensuring a clean, safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include performing essential skills (vital signs, daily weights, intake and output, hygiene, mobility), data documentation, and effective communication with the RN and care team to

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Pref 1 year experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, obtain within 30 days and maintain renewal before expiration (LA City only).

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.
• Anticipates patients' needs and proactively makes rounds to reduce calls.
• Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors.
• Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
• Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and implements interventions with RN guidance.
• Performs skills contributing to positive outcomes: vitals, daily weight, I&O, hygiene, mobility, and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Pref 1 year experience in healthcare setting

Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Job description

The University of Southern California (Keck Hospital of USC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in patient care delivery, clerical tasks, and unit organization. The role involves responding to patient calls, participating in rounds, and ensuring a clean, safe patient environment.

Responsibilities include performing essential skills (vital signs, daily weights, intake and output, hygiene, mobility), data documentation, and effective communication with the RN and care team to