Patient Care Technician, ICU Full Time - Days

Stanford Health Care; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley seeks a dedicated CNA/Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary to support the clinical nursing team. You will assist in patient care, perform hourly rounding, take vitals, and document accurately under RN direction.

You will handle unit communication, clerical tasks, and infection control while maintaining patient confidentiality and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• Knowledge of clinical documentation and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of patient care and direct patient care under RN guidance.
• Obtain vitals, monitor patients, document findings, and report changes.
• Perform hourly rounding with nursing; support unit activities and admissions/discharges.
• Assist with clerical tasks, maintain unit cleanliness, and manage communications.
• Adhere to infection control policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Support discharge planning and patient/family communication.

Skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Hourly rounding

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA Training Program

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.Job SummaryUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant/ Monitor Tech/Unit Secretary is an integral supporting member of the clinical nursing team. This role assists in the coordination of patient care. The role also assists in direct patient care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital practices.Essential FunctionsThe essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.Direct Patient Care Support Functions:Assists in preparation of units, patient rooms, and beds for receiving admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges.Interacts with patients, families, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.In conjunction with nursing, performs hourly rounding. Completes accurate documentation in a timely manner. Assist RN with patient care as directed.Obtains vitals, monitors, and documents. When appropriate, reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients, patient/family complaints, and all unusual occurrences.Provides general nursing care such as positioning ambulation and transferring; lifting and turning; applying and utilizing special equipment.Provides morning and evening activities of daily living care for patient.Provides meal support for patient as needed.Performs routine treatment procedures including application of appliances for heat and cold, sitz baths, special skin care, while assuring patient comfort and safety, upon direction of RN.Responds to patient call lights timely, anticipates patient needs, and checks on patients regularly; demonstrates a cooperative attitude when assisting patients. Makes rounds on assigned patients regularly.Provides post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue.Adheres to infection control policies and practices.Indirect Patient Care Support Functions:Serves as the focal point of communication and flow of the nursing unit.Performs various clerical activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.Runs telemetry strips per policy or when requested.Maintains a safe a clean environment through shift environmental rounds, reports/corrects hazardous conditions within scope of responsibility.Appropriately communicates/corrects issues to proper departments.Supports discharge planning functions and team rounding activities.Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.Receives, greets, and directs patients, visitors, and employees arriving at the unit, or calling the patient care unit.Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette when receiving, placing, or transferring calls.Appropriately responds to all safety and emergency signals and notifications.Always maintains confidentiality of patients and patient information.Responds to patient call lights timely and reports patient needs appropriately.Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and various other items for patients on the unit.Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials, supplies, and equipment on assigned units. Orders supplies as necessary according to standards and ensures fiscal responsibility.Maintains clean and organized work and storage areas.Updates patient flow and assignment board.Maintains downtime forms and other necessary forms.Maintains unit specific records, logs, and binders. Example: temperature logs, etc.Answers patient call lights and facilitates patient care needs timely. when nursing personnel is unavailable.Monitors the fax machine for incoming communications.Checks charts of all patients scheduled for surgery or special/diagnostic procedures and assures required information is complete e.g., labs, x-rays, H&P, pre-surgery forms.Assists patients and care team with medical record requests.Contributes to the team spirit and cohesiveness of the unit and nursing department.Contributes to unit and department problem solving and issue resolution.Maintains a professional attitude, demeanor and appearance, wears prescribed departmental uniform, wears identification name badge.Completes a comprehensive shift report to oncoming staff and reports time of unit before leaving unit.Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare Tri-Valley’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactionsJob QualificationsEducationHigh School graduate or equivalentCompletion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training ProgramExperienceExperience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, minimum of 2 years requiredExperience working in acute care, minimum of 3 years requiredExperience working as a unit clerk or administrative support role, preferredMedical terminology requiredLicense/CertificationCurrent Certified Nursing Assistant CertificationCurrent American Heart Association BLS CertificationRelevant departmental certification as required (i.e.: PALS, NRP) desiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to speak, read, write, and understand the English languageStrong attention to detailKnowledge of quality and regulatory standardsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work as an effective team playerStrong computer skillsAbility to maintain composure during emergency situations.Ability to organize and prioritize work efficientlyAbility to serve as a knowledgeable resource person to patients, staff, and visitors.Physical Demand and Working ConditionsThe Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirementsThese principles apply to ALL employees:SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family ExperienceStanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective careShow Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better healthCoordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordinationEqual Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $29.67 - $37.09 per hourThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.