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Patient Care Assistant - 7 E ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$22k-$37kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
- We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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
- 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.
- 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)
- Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
- If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
- Req High School or equivalent
- Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting
- Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH)
- Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
- USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. 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. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
- Notice of Non-discrimination
- Employment Equity
- Read USC's Clery Act Annual Security Report
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
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