Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Full Time/Nights

Valley Children's; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s is seeking a Pediatric Care Technician to support patient care on Explorer, a 35-bed post-surgical unit and EMU. You will work under RN supervision to perform delegated tasks and help manage varied patient needs.

The role requires completing a patient care program or equivalent experience, bilingual abilities preferred, and availability for night shifts. Compensation aligns with CA standards for entry nursing support roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a patient care program (MA, CNA, EMT) is required.
• One RN/LVN program semester or equivalent experience as allowed.
• Current Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care tasks delegated by a licensed provider.
• Care provided under RN supervision.
• Assist with multiple priorities and timely patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Delegated tasks

Prioritization

Medical terminology

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Patient care program completion (MA/CNA/EMT)

RN/LVN program (one semester)

Equivalent experience in lieu of program

Job description

About Us:

The pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit, also known as Explorer, is a dynamic and fast-paced, 35-bed unit, specializing in post-surgical care for patients across various specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology. With centralized monitoring, our dedicated staff ensures high-quality care for every patient, offering an excellent opportunity for nurses to acquire diverse skills due to the rapid turnover and patient variety. The unit also plays a crucial role in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), with 12 beds – 6 for seizure monitoring and 6 for surgical overflow cases. Our EMU rooms are equipped with specialty equipment to monitor and visualize seizure activity, leading to improved treatment and better patient outcomes.

Explorer takes pride in our team-focused culture, celebrated by receiving the 2021 Team Excellence award for delivering top-notch care. Thirty percent of our nurses are nationally certified displaying our commitment to professional development and maintaining a high standard of care. Additionally, strive to be fully compliant with regulatory requirements daily.

Job Summary:

An unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Program Graduation from a patient care program (i.e. MA, CNA, EMT) (required) Or
• Program One semester of an RN or LVN program (required) Or
• Equivalent Experience Two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement (required) Or
• Equivalent Experience Current Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum six (6) months Providing direct patient care (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment, ability to be delegated tasks by the RN, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner. And
• Medical terminology skills are preferred. And
• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$24.15 - $35.00

Workshift:

Night (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

86.25

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

34.5

Daily Hours:

11.5