Patient Care Assistant - 6 EW Med Surg Stepdown - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Patient Care Technician

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. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned.

Essential Duties :

• Patient Satisfaction : 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. Contributes input into the patient's plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient's plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
• Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction Vitals Daily weight I & O Hygiene : bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care Maintains clear and organized patient rooms Assist with meals / feeding Ambulation / mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
• Safety : Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment Call light / telephone with reach Floors clear of fall hazards Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. Commodes Walkers Shower chairs IV poles Beds Tables / Chairs
• Documentation Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
• Communication : Makes presence known before entering a room or private area Identifies / introduces self to patient and visitors Explains plan of care to the patient Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient / unit needs to various departments. Knows and follows line of communication within the department. Reports to RN / Charge Nurse pertinent information / significant change in patient condition / patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. 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.
• Regulatory agency i.e. : Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness No food / drink in nurses station No open containers in patient pantry No outside food in patient refrigerator No boxes etc. or floor Staff refrigerator kept clean Linens covered at all times Keep fire door closed Maintain clean / tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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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.

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.