Surgical Patient Care Tech I

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Patient Care Tech I for the Surgery department to render direct and indirect patient care under direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patients’ daily living activities and coordinates with the care team to ensure comfort and safety.

You will assist with personal self-care, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and help implement activity programs to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; nursing assistant training preferred.
• Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record).
• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities to support patient comfort and safety.
• Coordinate with licensed personnel and communicate effectively with the care team.
• Provide personal self-care and activity programs to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training

Job description

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Patient Care Tech I for the Surgery department to render direct and indirect patient care under direction of licensed personnel. The role supports patients’ daily living activities and coordinates with the care team to ensure comfort and safety.

You will assist with personal self-care, communicate effectively with patients and staff, and help implement activity programs to meet patient needs.