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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Southwest Healthcare System
SACRAMENTO, California, US
Full-time

Responsibilities Heritage Oaks Hospital is part of the UHS Family of Providers which has been highly regarded as an integral part of the greater Sacramento and Northern California mental health system since .

Conveniently located in northern Sacramento, Heritage Oaks is a fully accredited, -bed acute psychiatric hospital offering a full range of individually tailored treatment services to adolescents, adults, and senior adults, including treatment for substance abuse and chemical dependency issues with drugs and alcohol.

Heritage Oaks is a Medicare provider in addition to contracts with most commercial health insurance plans. We are committed to providing service excellence to all and ensuring our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their health and recovery.

Website : Heritage Oaks Hospital is currently looking for a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Nursing Team! The PCT provides direct care and support to patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.

This includes assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as taking vital signs and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff.

The PCT is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, following established protocols for infection control and patient safety.

The PCT fills a crucial role in providing emotional support to patients and their families during their hospital stay, fostering a compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Perform basic patient interventions including measuring vital signs, observing skin condition, and monitoring intake and output to report any changes to the nursing staff.

Provide instruction on the use of medical equipment and assistive devices, ensuring patients understand their purpose and operation.

Collaborate with licensed nurses and other healthcare professionals to implement care plans and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Heritage Oaks offers comprehensive benefits such as : Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off (K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Education Assistance Challenging and rewarding work environment Qualifications Education : Graduate from an accredited certified nursing assistant program.

Experience : A minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting or providing bedside care. Additional psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure : None Additional Requirements : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Basic Life Support (CPR / BLS) certification upon hire and successful completion of Verbal De-escalation training along with Handle with Care (HWC) training (provided in-house during orientation).

About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $14.

3 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96, employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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