Job detail

Patient Care Technician - Day Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health

#BLS #Vital Signs #Healthcare #Acute Care #Patient Care Technician #American Heart Association #Medical Charts #Med/Surg Acute #Cardiac Rhythm Strips

Quick overview

The role involves observing cardiac monitors, interpreting rhythm strips, and providing personal patient care under RN supervision. Additional duties include recording vital signs and performing clerical tasks such as chart management.

Requirements summary

Requires a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. High school education or a bachelor's degree and medical secretary experience are preferred.

high schoolbachelor degreePatient CareVital Signs RecordingSupply ManagementBasic Life SupportCardiac Rhythm InterpretationCardiac MonitoringChart ManagementMedical Clerical Duties

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956.
We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center.
Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.
Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year.
We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties involving the observation of cardiac monitors, interpretation and documentation of Cardiac Rhythm strips. Provides personal patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Bachelor’s
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Medical secretary/receptionist experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Basic
Life
Support (BLS
OR
HS-BLS
OR
RQIBLS)
American
Heart
Association: Required

Essential Functions

Assists with patient care activities, as needed, under the guidance of the Charge Nurse or shift leader. Maintains work area(s) and equipment through cleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies.
Takes and records vital signs, including pain scale according to established policies and procedures.
Performs clerical duties, including chart management and maintaining unit supplies and forms. Manages front desk, assembling and maintaining medical charts.
Maintains work area(s) and equipment through cleaning, stocking and ordering of supplies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.