PATIENT CARE TECH - Surgical Services, Full Time , Varied

Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!

This opportunity offers the following:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Essential Job Duties:

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or Department Manager, Patient Care Tech is a member of the Preoperative team and monitor all patients in the Surgery Department. Will provide support in procuring equipment, room set up, turnover, patient transports, transfers, resupply for sterile and unsterile supplies, equipment and other duties as directed. Projects a good public image and is a self-motivating individual who maintains a courteous and professional attitude.

Requirements:

• Ability to sufficiently read, speak and write English for communication and charting purposes. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public
• Ability to apply, measure and understand the concept of electrical impulse timing, and the use of the appropriate tools
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to work under supervision and to follow instructions. Pleasant telephone manners. Neat and legible handwriting.
• Minimum of one 1 year prior Patient Care Tech experience in a health care setting preferred. Thorough computer skills; proper telephone and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Medical terminology course preferred. Computer education preferred
• Current BLS certification.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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