Patient Care Technician II, Oncology/General Surgery

Davita Inc.; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Patient Care Technician II to facilitate patient care and maintain effective communication within the Oncology/General Surgery Unit. This role is vital in ensuring positive patient experiences and requires strong teamwork, multitasking, and adherence to patient privacy rights. Successful candidates will contribute to a patient-centered environment adhering to core values of accountability and compassion.

Benefits

High-quality health insurance options

Potential for shift differentials and bonuses

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain and safely use patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient privacy rights.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Document relevant patient information in the medical record.
• Assist with daily living activities and vital sign measurements.
• Support smooth communication between patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Job description

Bonus: $1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Patient CareTechnician II is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse.This position is responsible for supporting the Oncology/General Surgery Unit to maintain smooth, effective communication between healthcare practitioners, departments, patients, and visitors.The Patient CareTechnician II position is accountable for the accurate, timely documentation in the patient medical record.Ensures prompt, timely assistance which contributes to the patient's progress towards discharge.This role is accountable for patient admission, transfer, discharge flow processes, and for providing the most basic of patient care.including data collection, personal hygiene, vital sign measurement and assistance with activities of daily living.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical and information technology systems
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees
• Manages and acknowledges patient-family-significant other expectations to create positive experiences
• Follows directions and communicates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team in an organized, clear and timely manner
• Collects and documents information pertinent to the patient's status in the patient's electronic medical record and notifies the registered nurse of changes in patient's condition
• Demonstrates the ability to safely maintain and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care
• Ability to be at workandbe on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.