Patient Care Technician-Days

Socket.dev; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera Community Hospital in Central California seeks a Patient Care Technician to join the Emergency Department. The role blends clerical duties with patient care tasks under RN supervision, focusing on timely, compassionate support for patients and families.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of patient care experience, nursing or medical assistant training, EMT or equivalent education, and BLS certification. Spanish bilingual skills are a plus as we serve a diverse community.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training preferred.
• EMT or equivalent education preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• ED Patient Care Technician acts as clerical staff and as a patient care provider under RN supervision.
• Performs task-oriented patient care duties as assigned in the Emergency Department.
• Supports communication with patients and families, and assists with comfort and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Nursing Assistant training

Medical Assistant training

EMT education

Job description

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

The Patient Care Technician’s role in the Emergency Department is a dual one. The Patient Care Technician functions as both a clerical employee and as a patient care provider under the supervision of the RN staff. The Patient Care Technician’s patient care role is task orientated.

Qualifications:

Prefer 1-2 years patient care experience. Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant training and knowledge, EMT or Equivalent education preferred.

Work experience requiring positive interaction with patients, families and public. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Bilingual-Spanish Preferred.

RequiresCurrent American Heart Association BLS certification.

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.