Patient Care Assistant - 6 S Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Overview The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned. Responsibilities Patient Satisfaction: Responds to patient call within 10 minutes; anticipates patients’ needs; proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls; maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors; remains pleasant during all interactions; provides the RN with necessary data related to patient assessment; contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN. Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction; monitoring vital signs; daily weight; intake and output. Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care; maintains clean and organized patient rooms; assists with meals/feeding; ambulation/mobility; turn patient every 2 hours; transfers from bed to chair; provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and as needed. Prioritizes patient needs appropriately. Safety: ensures a safe physical environment and safe operation of patient-care equipment; call light/telephone within reach; floors clear of fall hazards; uncluttered access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment; equipment such as commodes, walkers, shower chairs, IV poles, beds, tables/chairs. Documentation: documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care. Communication: make presence known before entering a room or private area; identify and introduce self to patient and visitors; explain plan of care to the patient; avoid discussions regarding other patients and unit operations; use computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments; follow department line of communication. Report to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information or significant changes in patient condition, patient and family concerns, and patient refusal of care in a timely manner; report patient’s inability to perform self-care and actions taken which were ineffective. Actively collaborate with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection. Regulatory readiness: maintain unit readiness and confidentiality of patient records and other written information. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Req High school or equivalent Req Specialized/technical training; Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.) Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications Pref 1 year experience in a health care setting Required Licenses/Certifications Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016. Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration date (Required within LA City only). The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Job ID REQ20171782 | Posted Date 02/04/2026 Apply. Current employees apply here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keck Medicine of USC