What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Oncology Unit - Full position at Valley Children's Healthcare?
The Pediatric Care Technician (PCT) is an unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Position DetailsAbout Us:
The Pediatric Inpatient Oncology Unit, also known as Craycroft, specializes in oncology, hematology, rheumatology, renal, diabetic, and endocrine disorders. With 35 beds, Craycroft is uniquely designed to meet the needs of patients requiring isolation or those with mobility challenges. The unit features private rooms, each with a high-efficiency filter system to protect patients with weakened immune systems, and accommodations for overnight family stays. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, blending medical expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and empathy, is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive, and compassionate care to guide patients and families through their journey with the utmost care and understanding.
Valley Children’s Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from a patient care program (i.e. MA, CNA, EMT), or two semesters of a Nursing Program, or two years in a similar role in lieu of a patient care program or nursing requirement required
- Minimum six (6) months providing direct patient care preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to be delegated tasks by the RN
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner
- Medical terminology and Bilingual skills preferred
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
- BLS - Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.