Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Post Surgical Unit - Part Time/Days

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

Job summary

Valley Children’s Explorer, a 35-bed pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit, seeks a patient care technician (PCT) to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The unit handles orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology cases with centralized monitoring and diverse skill exposure.

Excellent development opportunities exist in a fast-paced, team-oriented culture. BLS certification is required within 30 days, with part-time hours and a 57.5% FTE schedule and 23

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Program graduation from a patient care program (e.g., MA, CNA, EMT) required; or one semester of an RN/LVN program.
• Equivalent experience two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care/nursing program requirement (required).
• Equivalent experience: current Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern (required).
• BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Bilingual abilities

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Patient care program graduation (MA, CNA, EMT)

RN or LVN program (one semester)

Equivalent experience (2 years) in lieu of program

Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern (equiv)

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:

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

57.5

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

23

Daily Hours:

11.5