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Patient Care Assistant - Recovery Room (PACU) - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$22k-$37kDetected 1 day ago
AccessibilityHRISPatient CareCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.
- Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient's inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective.
- Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
- Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Nice to have
- Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH)
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).
- The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40.
- USC is an equal opportunity employer.
- USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
- Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
- We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Skills
- Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.
- Anticipates pts needs
- Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls
- Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors
- Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions
- Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
- Vitals
- Daily weight
Compensation
- Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
Benefits
- Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
- Employment Equity
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