Patient Care Technician II - Medical Surgical

Patient Care Technician II

Location: Laguna Beach, CA

Work Schedule: Full time - 72 Biweekly Hours

Shift: 12-hour, Nights

The PCT ll is a dual role Patient Care Tech/Telemetry Tech that has the ability to demonstrate the competency to function in either role independently. Under general supervision by the RN, the dual role Patient Care Tech is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area. The Telemetry Tech accurately monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms for adult and geriatric patients, posts rhythm strips and keeps the Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse informed of changes in rhythm. The Patient Care Tech/Tele Tech is responsible for collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation.

Required qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Coursework/Training - For hires after 10/31/16:
• Completion of a CNA program, Or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, Or
• EMT program completion for hires to Emergency Services.
• Coursework/Training - Hires after 9/2018: Successful completion of dysrhythmia course AND ability to pass rhythm recognition exam test.
• Experience with basic data entry.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider BLS certification.
• Hires after 10/31/16:
• Current CNA\LVN license, Or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, Or
• Current NREMT (National Registry Emergency Registration) certification, Or
• Current CA EMT license for Emergency Services.

Preferred qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - Satisfactory completion of 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.
• 1 year relevant telemetry tech experience.

Our best-in-class benefits (https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/) are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission (https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/mission-core-values/) of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Mission Hospital with locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, CA our core values of Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence and Integrity translate into an environment where the welfare of our patients always comes before the bottom line. As a member of Providence Health System, we serve all of south Orange County.

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is a Level II Trauma Center and is the area's designated regional trauma center. We have Centers of Excellence in heart, maternity, trauma, breast care, spine, vascular, stroke and brain injury.

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach provides local coastal communities with 24-hour emergency department services, medical/surgical services, behavioral health programs including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency services and an outpatient eating disorder program.

Mission Surgery Center performs approximately 4,500 annual surgeries and provides a safe and convenient outpatient setting. It is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.

We've received two Beacon Awards for clinical excellence and in 2012 we received Magnet Designation which recognizes hospitals for top patient care, quality nursing and innovations in nursing and healthcare. We offer a collegial work environment with competitive salaries and benefits.

Mission Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mission Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Positions specified as “on call/per diem” refers to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on as “as needed basis” to fill in for staff vacancies.

Company: Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

Category: Other Healthcare Support

Req ID: R357578