Patient Care Technician

Position Overview:
Assists nursing staff with patient admission, recovery, and discharge. In addition, may assist with business office functions such as registration of the patient and scheduling of procedures. May also assist with and cleaning of the ORs between cases. Participates with other facility team members to provide optimal patient care and efficient patient flow, taking into consideration the population specific needs for patients at all stages of life.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification/Licensure:

• High School or equivalent education/experience required
• Completion of Medical Assistant Certification course with emphasis on back office and patient care desired
• Certification by the California Dept. of Health Services as a Nursing Assistant preferred
• BLS Required

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• Clinical experience as would typically be obtained in three years is strongly preferred
• Patient positioning and provision of comfort measure
• Must have knowledge of proper body mechanics to position and move patients.
• Possess strong bedside patient care skills
• Requires the ability to communicate well with other healthcare professionals as well as with lay persons.
• Must have Computer skills
  

Organization:Sutter Outpatient Services
Employee Status: Regular
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours:8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements: None
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans