Patient Care Technician - Emergency- Full Time

Providence; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. The role is full-time with 12-hour night shifts, working under supervision of the RN to provide basic nursing care and assist with patient documentation.

Eligible candidates should have CNA, EMT, or nursing program coursework, California licensure, and BLS certification; prior data entry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Coursework/Training For hires after 10/31/16: Completion of a CNA program, Or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, Or
• EMT program completion for hires to Emergency Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed.
• Collect and report information to the supervising RN.
• Complete patient care related documentation.

Skills

Data entry

Basic nursing care

Education

CNA program

First semester nursing program

EMT program

California Nursing Assistant Certification License

California Emergency Medical Technician License

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Patient Care Technician in our Emergency Department atProvidence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.

Under general supervision by the RN, the Patient Care Tech II is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area(s) (see below). The Patient Care Tech II is responsible for collecting and reporting of information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.

Patient Care Techs are assigned as follows: Emergency Services – basic respiratory, cardiology, nursing care, phlebotomy, assists with orthopedic devices and procedures (infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training For hires after 10/31/16:
  • Completion of a CNA program, Or
  • Completion of first semester nursing program, Or
  • EMT program completion for hires to Emergency Services.
• Upon hire: California Nursing Assistant Certification License Or
• Upon hire: California Emergency Medical Technician License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Successful completion of dysrhythmia course or ability to pass rhythm recognition exam test. Or
  • 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or
  • 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment in providing clerical support related to Provider or Patient documentation or charting.
• Coursework/Training EKG Training.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.