Patient Care Technician
Company: Loma Linda University Health
Location: Loma Linda
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
12A Medical Progressive Care (Full-time, Day Shift) -
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of
Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, integrity,
excellence, teamwork, wholeness, humility and justice.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) serves in a combination role and
is competent to perform as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA),
Telemetry Technician (TT) and/or a Unit Secretary (US).
Demonstrates flexibility and accepts changing assignments and job
duties at the beginning and throughout the shift as requested.
Demonstrates flexibility and floats to other departments needing
support in any one of the three positions. Provides direct and
indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care
under the direct supervision of the RN as assigned. Seeks
information and clarification of duties throughout shift as
necessary. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer
service in a manner that supports excellence in customer service
and safe patient care. Contributes to a work environment of caring
and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient
population. Performs other duties as needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion
of a basic arrhythmia and recognition course and completion of an
approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of
School of Nursing fundamentals required. Minimum of six months
experience as a patient care assistant, telemetry technician or
unit secretary preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
from the American Heart Association required. Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care and
knowledge of scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team
members. Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and
Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer
and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word,
Outlook, organization electronic medical record; troubleshoot
patient care equipment; perform basic non-licensed patient care
activities; comprehend and follow-through with instructions; relate
and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with
others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing
policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure;
collaborate; accept direction; think critically and use good
judgment; work independently with minimal supervision; perform
basic math functions; compose written material; manage multiple
assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem
solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to
detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient
care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on
the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated
with the work place and patient care; see adequately to read
computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary
to position; discern temperature variances through touch.
Additional Information
Compensation
US Dollar (USD)
17.5
US Dollar (USD)
24.73
Keywords: Loma Linda University Health, Fontana , Patient Care Technician, Professions , Loma Linda, California
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