Patient Care Technician - Therapy PRN

Ernest Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Flexible Spending Account

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program

Job summary

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento, California is seeking a per diem Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our inpatient rehab team. Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, you will assist with therapy activities, monitor patient progress, and help maintain infection control and safety protocols.

Qualified applicants have a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; one year of hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One year of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under licensed therapist supervision to provide patient care support.
• Assist therapy staff with activities and patient monitoring.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Infection control awareness

Clinical operations knowledge

Data entry

Word processing

Email communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

Tools

Data entry

Word processing

Email

Record management

Job description

Overview

Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab center offering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the Sacramento region. We specialize in treating individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating medical events. Our team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals provides comprehensive therapy services - including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapies - utilizing advanced techniques and equipment in our brand-new facility. We pride ourselves on our warm, team-oriented culture where patient success is our top priority. Joint Commission-accredited and aligned with national best practices, Sacramento Rehabilitation Hospital delivers patient-centered care that is effective, efficient, and tailored to help each person reach their fullest recovery potential.

We are seeking a per diem Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $Minimum Salary USD $23.00/Hr. Maximum Salary USD $27.49/Hr.