Associate PCT and Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

Associate PCT and Patient Care Technician - Float Pool at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full-time and will work 12-hour, Night shifts.

Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by Healthgrades and Newsweek.

This posting is not for a specific job vacancy. It serves to establish a place for current or future interested applicants to apply for Associate Patient Care Technician and Patient Care Technician at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA. We may not have openings for each of these categories today, but the organization offers on-call, part time and full-time opportunities for day, evening, night, or variable shifts.

Under general supervision by the RN, the Patient Care Tech is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area(s) (see below). The Patient Care Tech is responsible for collecting and reporting of information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation. Patient Care Techs are assigned as follows: Cardiopulmonary - basic respiratory, cardiology, nursing care, Medical/Surgical/Oncology – basic respiratory, nursing care, and assists with orthopedic devices (adult, geriatric), Resource Float Pool – basic respiratory, nursing care.

Under general supervision by the RN, the dual role Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary provides nursing staff with clerical support to assist in facilitating patient care and is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in-patients and out-patients as needed, within their specified area. The Patient Care Tech/Secretary is responsible for collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient care related documentation.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Associate Patient Care Technician

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: For hires after 10/31/16:
• Completion of a CNA program, or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, or
• EMT program completion.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: EKG Training.
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, or
• 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment.

Patient Care Technician

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: For hires after 10/31/16:
• Completion of a CNA program, or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, or
• EMT program completion.
• California Nursing Assistant Certification License upon hire or
• California Emergency Medical Technician License upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course, or knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or
• 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment providing clerical or patient support related to Provider, patient documentation or charting.

Salary Range by Location

Associate Patient Care Technician, Southern California, (Mission Viejo, CA) Min: $25.00, Max: $33.17

Patient Care Technician, Southern California, (Mission Viejo, CA) Min : $25.00, Max: $33.78

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Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.