Perioperative Patient Care Assistant, Surgery Services

MemorialCare Health System; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center is hiring a Perioperative Patient Care Assistant in California. This role supports the Surgery Services department under the RN, helping with patient care, admissions, transfers and daily activities to aid discharge planning.

The position is full-time with day shifts, and a $1,500 signing bonus is available to external hires meeting employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Maintain patient privacy and safety in all interactions.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and patients.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Title: Perioperative Patient Care Assistant

Department: Surgery Services

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (8hrs)

Pay Range*: $23.00/hr - $31.57/hr

$1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Patient Care Technician is an unlicensed caregiver working under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This position is responsible for supporting the Surgery Services to maintain smooth, effective communication between healthcare practitioners, departments, patients, and visitors. The Patient Care Technician is accountable for prompt, timely assistance which contributes to the patient’s progress towards discharge. This role is accountable for patient admission, transfer, discharge flow processes, and for providing the most basic of patient care. Including data collection, personal hygiene, and assistance with activities of daily living. The Patient Care Technician participates in the on call process.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• 1. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical and information technology systems


• 2. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned activities.


• 3. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees


• 4. Manages and acknowledges patient-family-significant other expectations to create positive experiences


• 5. Contributes to an effective, clean and safe working environment


• 6. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.


• 7. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies


• 8. Follows directions and communicates with the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team in an organized, clear and timely manner


• 9. Collects information pertinent to the patient’s status notifies the registered nurse of changes in patient’s condition.


• 10. Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge.


• 11. Demonstrates the ability to safely maintain and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care


• 12. Ability to be at work and be on time


• 13. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, standard work and directives


• 14. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner


• 15. Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills preferred.


• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred


• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification required

Primary Location

Job

Nursing Asst,Care Coord,Navgat

Organization

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Staff

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 4:06:50 PM

Work Schedule : 8/80 work shift hours (hospital)

Shift

Day Job

Scheduled Shift Start Time : 0900 - Scheduled Shift End Time : 1730