Associate PCT and PCT - Float Pool - FT Days

Associate PCT and Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full-time and will work 12-hour, Day shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.

This posting is not for a specific job vacancy. It serves to establish a place for current or future interested applicants to apply for Associate Patient Care Technician and Patient Care Technician at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA. We may not have openings for each of these categories today, but the organization offers on-call, part time and full-time opportunities for day, evening, night, or variable shifts.

Under general supervision by the RN, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area(s) (see below). The Patient Care Tech is responsible for collecting and reporting of information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation. Patient Care Techs are assigned as follows: Cardiopulmonary - basic respiratory, cardiology, nursing care, Medical/Surgical/Oncology basic respiratory, nursing care, and assists with orthopedic devices (adult, geriatric), Resource Float Pool basic respiratory, nursing care.

Under general supervision by the RN, the dual role Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary provides nursing staff with clerical support to assist in facilitating patient care and is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area. The Patient Care Tech/Secretary is responsible for collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Associate Patient Care Technician:

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: For hires after 10/31/16:
• Completion of a CNA program, or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, or
• EMT program completion.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: EKG Training.
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, or
• 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment.

Patient Care Technician:

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: For hires after 10/31/16:
• Completion of a CNA program, or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, or
• EMT program completion.
• California Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire or
• California Emergency Medical Technician License upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course, or knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or
• 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment providing clerical or patient support related to Provider, patient documentation or charting.

Salary Range by Location:

Associate Patient Care Technician, Southern California, (Mission Viejo, CA) Min: $25.00, Max: $33.17

Patient Care Technician, Southern California, (Mission Viejo, CA) Min: $25.00, Max: $33.78

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About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Organization

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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