What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician, Inpatient position at City of Hope?
Patient Care Technician, Inpatient
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Must be able to work 4 to 6 scheduled shifts in a 6-week period AND a weekend shifts (as scheduled or needed)
Availability due 4 weeks in advance of schedule start date
More than 2 episodes of unscheduled absences per quarter may result in termination from Pool
Positions are not eligible for benefits
Overtime is normally not available, however may be asked to work overtime based on business needs. To qualify for overtime an individual must work greater than 40 hours/week.
Weekend Hours: Friday 6:30pm to Monday 7:00am
Call may be required
Hourly pool rate may be subject to change in the event that availability changes
Holidays and weekend requirement
Essential Job Duties:
Organize and manage the activity at the nursing desk to support the nursing process and provision of care to the patient.
Monitor ECG’s, Sao2, Co2 and pressures of patients in Inpatient Services. Responsible for notifying the nursing staff if any of these is outside predefined parameters and charting printed tracings every 8 hrs. and as needed.
Collect vital signs, intake and output, blood sugars, pain levels and other patient information as directed by the licensed nurse.
Reports to the licensed nurse any change in patient status, patient behavior, or unusual findings of data or incidents that might have occurred.
Documents accurately in the medical record the care that was delivered, activities completed, and other data that is collected for the patient.
Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms and unit.
Provides support to nursing staff and other personnel in the daily activities of the unit and during emergency situations.
Minimum Experience
Six months prior experience as a Nurse Aide in a health care environment OR a second-year nursing student OR six months prior experience in a medical setting.
Training as a Unit Secretary in a hospital or equivalent setting preferred.
Minimum Education Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent.
PCT certification or CNA license desirable, but not required.
Must have and Active BLS certification, American Heart Association (AHA) is desirable
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Salary : $18 - $25
