Patient Care Technician. Peds Cardiac ICU. Must have EKG cert.

Loma Linda University; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in healthcare seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver age-specific patient care and support nursing staff. This role requires flexibility to switch between Patient Care Assistant, Telemetry Technician, and Unit Secretary duties, ensuring excellent customer service and patient safety. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, healthcare certifications, and experience in patient care environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months experience as a patient care assistant or similar preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification by the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility and accept changing assignments.
• Utilize interpersonal skills for effective patient communication.

Skills

Customer service

Basic patient care

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic arrhythmia and recognition course

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program

Medical Assisting (MA) program

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves in a combination role and is competent to perform as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Telemetry Technician (TT) and a Unit Secretary (US). Demonstrates flexibility and accepts changing assignments and job duties at the beginning and throughout the shift as requested, e.g., TT, US, PCA. Demonstrates flexibility and floats to other departments needing support in any one of the three positions. Provides direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the RN as assigned. Seeks information and clarification of duties throughout shift as necessary. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia and recognition course and completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or successful completion of a medical Assisting (MA) program or completion of School of Nursing fundamentals required. Minimum of six months experience as a patient care assistant, telemetry technician or unit secretary preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members. Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Outlook, organization electronic medical record; troubleshoot patient care equipment; perform basic non-licensed patient care activities; comprehend and follow-through with instructions; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate; accept direction; use good judgment; work with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.