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

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking an unlicensed multi-skilled worker to support patient care by performing delegated nursing tasks. Tasks are supervised by a Registered Nurse in a dynamic, fast-paced unit known as Explorer.

The role requires completion of a patient care program or equivalent experience, with state‑of‑the‑art monitoring and a culture focused on teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. is required.
• Graduation from a patient care program (MA/CNA/EMT) is required.
• One semester in an RN or LVN program is required.
• Two years in a similar role can substitute for formal patient care/nursing program.
• Equivalent experience as a Valley Children’s Pediatric Nurse Extern is required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider.
• Perform nursing tasks delegated by the RN as part of daily care.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Task delegation by RN

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Program graduation: MA/CNA/EMT

RN/LVN program (1 semester)

Equivalent experience 2 years

Valley Children’s Pediatric Nurse Extern

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

Compensation Range: $24.15 - $35.00

Workshift

Workshift: Day (United States of America)

Position Details

Position Exempt: No FTE %: 57.5 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 23 Daily Hours: 11.5

About Valley Children’s Healthcare

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand‑alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family‑centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.