Patient Care Tech- Med Surg/Tele (4th Floor) Full Time Days

Position Summary The patient care technician supports the work of the registered nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, efficient, timely and excellent high‑quality care. Responsibilities Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs. Turn or reposition bedridden patients. Provide physical support to assist patients with daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising. Review patients’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure an appropriate diet. Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff. Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities. Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, altered cognition, abnormal vital signs, signs of distress, or blood in urine. Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements. Comply with the hospital’s mission and values. Take an active role in safe rounding procedures. Compensation Pay rate type: Hourly Salary range (depending on experience): $21.33 - $31.62 Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: Six months of experience within the last three years in a hospital, clinic, or SNF/home health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant, or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Completion of the annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate per hospital policy within 30 days of hire. Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred. Solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles. Strong service orientation and critical thinking skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr MLK Community Healthcare