Patient Care Technician (Surgery)

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

This is a PRN position.

Organize and manage the activity at the nursing desk to support the nursing process and provision of care to the patient.

Monitor ECG’s, Sao2, Co2 and pressures of patients in Inpatient Services. Responsible for notifying the nursing staff if any of these is outside predefined parameters and charting printed tracings every 8 hrs. and as needed.

Collect vital signs, intake and output, blood sugars, pain levels and other patient information as directed by the licensed nurse.

Reports to the licensed nurse any change in patient status, patient behavior, or unusual findings of data or incidents that might have occurred. 

Documents accurately in the medical record the care that was delivered, activities completed, and other data that is collected for the patient.

Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms and unit.

Provides support to nursing staff and other personnel in the daily activities of the unit and during emergency situations.

Minimum Experience

Six months prior experience as a Nurse Aide in a health care environment OR a second-year nursing student OR six months prior experience in a medical setting.

Training as a Unit Secretary in a hospital or equivalent setting preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.

PCT certification or CNA license desirable, but not required.

Must have and Active BLS certification, American Heart Association (AHA) is desirable

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.