Room Support

St-Josephs-Medical-Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, California, is seeking a Patient Care Support to provide essential clerical services on a nursing unit and coordinate communications between staff and hospital departments.

The role emphasizes maintaining patient records, organizing supplies at the nurses station, and delivering reliable administrative support to the unit while upholding the hospital's mission and core values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year Operating Room experience or one year in general hospital setting.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Transfers patients in a safe manner and communicates with patient and family members.
• Prepares, compiles, and maintains patient records at the nurses' station.
• Coordinates office supplies and PAR levels; supports nursing unit operations.
• Communicates effectively with customers and adheres to hospital policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As Patient Care Support, you will provide essential clerical services to a nursing unit, ensuring seamless communication and administrative efficiency. Your role is vital in coordinating telecommunications between nursing staff and all hospital departments.

Every day you will take responsibility for preparing, compiling, and meticulously maintaining patient records, while also coordinating office supply and forms PAR levels at the nurses' station. You will consistently communicate effectively with all customers, guaranteeing accurate maintenance of patient medical records.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Organization's Mission, consistently embodying its Core Values. Your ability to support the strategic plan and contribute to the Performance Improvement Plan will be crucial in providing exceptional administrative support to the nursing unit.

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks and procedures according to Medical Center policy and procedure. Including, but not limited to:
• Transfers patients in a safe manner, communicates to patient and family members. Knows location of all departments.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and perform room support tasks/duties without having to be directed
• Controls environment and performs appropriate housekeeping duties.
• Assists team members in gathering patient care needs.
• Demonstrates ability to set-up equipment and have necessary accessories ready when needed. Shows ability to trouble-shoot (problem solve) equipment/monitors.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Minimum of one (1) year Operating Room experience or one year's experience in general hospital setting
• American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support - CPR

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California