Pediatric Care Technician - Nights/Part-Time

Valley Children's; California; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Valley Children's Healthcare seeks an unlicensed multi-skilled worker to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider.

Work is supervised and requires collaboration within a pediatric team. Night shift availability and 23 daily hours are noted, with 57.5% FTE. Eligible candidates should have a patient care program credential or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a patient care program (MA/CNA/EMT) required, or RN/LVN program for 1 semester.
• Equivalent experience: 2 years in a similar role in lieu of program/requirements.
• Equivalent experience: Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern required.

Responsabilités

• Support patient care as delegated by a licensed provider.
• Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• Perform essential nursing tasks and support functions as assigned.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Delegation to RN

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Bilingual (preferred)

Formation

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Patient care program grad (MA/CNA/EMT)

RN/LVN program equivalent

Equivalent experience (2 years)

Valley Children's Pediatric Nurse Extern (required)

Description du poste

About Us:

The Pediatric Respiratory Unit, also known as Apollo, is dedicated to delivering exceptional and compassionate healthcare to our young patients. Our team consists of a diverse group of highly skilled healthcare professionals, all working together to ensure the best outcomes for every child under our care.

Apollo is specifically designed to cater to children with respiratory conditions, including but not limited to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, tracheitis, chronic lung disease, and pneumonia. We understand the challenges these conditions present and have equipped all 36 of our beds with centralized monitoring, oxygen flow meters and blenders. This setup ensures continuous observation and immediate access to oxygen support.

The team’s expertise extends beyond respiratory disorders as we also care for acutely ill pediatric patients with a wide range of admitting diagnoses, including fever in newborns, seizure disorders, congenital anomalies, and feeding intolerance. We emphasize a child-friendly environment, where we prioritize emotional support and comfort, ensuring that our young patients feel safe and at ease during their stay.

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 %

57.5

Scheduled Weekly Hours

23

Daily Hours

11.5