Patient Care Technician - Full Time

UHS; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with company match

Stock plan discount

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support the Preoperative team in the Surgery Department. Responsibilities include procuring equipment, room setup, turnover, and patient transports, while maintaining a courteous, professional attitude.

Under supervision, you will assist with resupply for sterile and unsterile supplies and ensure accurate charting in English. A high school diploma and current BLS certification are required; CPI training is needed within 30 days

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak and write English for communication and charting.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients in the Surgery Department under supervision and assist with equipment procurement, room setup, turnover, and patient transports.
• Provide courteous professional support and maintain a positive public image for the unit.

Skills

Reading & Writing English

BLS Certification

CPI within 30 days

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or Department Manager, Patient Care Tech is a member of the Preoperative team and monitor all patients in the Surgery Department. Will provide support in procuring equipment, room set up, turnover, patient transports, transfers, resupply for sterile and unsterile supplies, equipment and other duties as directed. Projects a good public image and is a self-motivating individual who maintains a courteous and professional attitude.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements

• Ability to sufficiently read, speak and write English for communication and charting purposes. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public


• Ability to apply, measure and understand the concept of electrical impulse timing, and the use of the appropriate tools


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to work under supervision and to follow instructions. Pleasant telephone manners. Neat and legible handwriting.


• Minimum of one 1 year prior Patient Care Tech experience in a health care setting preferred. Thorough computer skills; proper telephone and interpersonal skills


• High school diploma or equivalent. Medical terminology course preferred. Computer education preferred


• Current BLS certification.


• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

This opportunity offers the following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan


• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

EEO Statement

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