nursing assistant

University of Southern California

<div>Job ID REQ20175005 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>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:<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req 1 year in a health care setting</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20175005 Posted Date 05/09/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 4 Fl HemOnc BMT - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>Job ID REQ20172792 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>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<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00&ndash; $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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20172792 Posted Date 03/10/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 6 EW MedSurg Stepdown - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>Job ID REQ20174998 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>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:<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req 1 year in a health care setting</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20174998 Posted Date 05/09/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 4 Fl HemOnc BMT - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>Job ID REQ20172779 Category Keck Medicine of USC</div>
 <div>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<ul><li>
Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.</li><li>
Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs</li><li>
Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs</li><li>
Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.</li><li>
Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.</li><li>
Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry</li><li>
Maintain patient confidentiality</li><li>
Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
Req High school or equivalent</li><li>
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)</li><li>
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting</li></ul>
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.</li><li>
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association</li><li>
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)</li></ul> 
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00&ndash; $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&rsquo;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.
<div>Job ID REQ20172779 Posted Date 03/10/2026</div></div>

Patient Care Assistant - 2 EW Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC

<div>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:
<ul><li>Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
</li><li>Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
</li><li>Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs
</li><li>Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
</li><li>Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
</li><li>Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
</li><li>Maintain patient confidentiality
</li><li>Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Req High school or equivalent
</li><li>Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
</li><li>Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:
Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
</li><li>Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
</li><li>Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).
</li></ul>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&rsquo;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. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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.
<ul><li>Notice of Non-discrimination
</li><li>Employment Equity
</li><li>Read USC&rsquo;s Clery Act Annual Security Report
</li><li>USC is a smoke-free environment
</li>Digital Accessibility 
<li>
</li></ul>If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$146181.htmld</div>

Patient Care Assistant - Recovery Room PACU - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

<div>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:
<ul><li>Patient Satisfaction: &bull; Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. &bull; Anticipates pts needs &bull; Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls &bull; Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors &bull; Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions &bull; Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. &bull; Contributes input into the patient&rsquo;s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient&rsquo;s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN.
</li><li>Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction &bull; Vitals &bull; Daily weight &bull; I &amp; O &bull; Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care &bull; Maintains clear and organized patient rooms &bull; Assist with meals/feeding &bull; Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair &bull; Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn &bull; Appropriately prioritizes patient needs
</li><li>Safety: &bull; Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment &bull; Call light/telephone with reach &bull; Floors clear of fall hazards &bull; Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. &bull; Commodes &bull; Walkers &bull; Shower chairs &bull; IV poles &bull; Beds &bull; Tables/Chairs
</li><li>Documentation &bull; Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
</li><li>Communication: &bull; Makes presence known before entering a room or private area &bull; Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors &bull; Explains plan of care to the patient &bull; Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations &bull; Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. &bull; Knows and follows line of communication within the department. &bull; 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. &bull; Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient&rsquo;s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. &bull; Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection.
</li><li>Regulatory agency i.e.: &bull; Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness &bull; No food/drink in nurses station &bull; No open containers in patient pantry &bull; No outside food in patient refrigerator &bull; No boxes etc. or floor &bull; Staff refrigerator kept clean &bull; Linens covered at all times &bull; Keep fire door closed &bull; Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry
</li><li>Maintain patient confidentiality
</li><li>Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information
</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Req High school or equivalent
</li><li>Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
</li></ul><ul><li>Req 1 year in a health care setting
</li></ul>Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications: 
 
Required Licenses/Certifications:
<ul><li>Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
</li><li>Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
</li><li>Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
</li></ul>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&rsquo;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. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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.
<ul><li>Notice of Non-discrimination
</li><li>Employment Equity
</li><li>Read USC&rsquo;s Clery Act Annual Security Report
</li><li>USC is a smoke-free environment
</li>Digital Accessibility 
<li>
</li></ul>If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$146257.htmld</div>

MLK Community Healthcare

<div>
 Pay Rate Type
 
 
 Hourly
 
 
 Salary Range (Depending on Experience)
 
 
 $21.33 - $31.62
 
 
 
 
 If interested, please apply and submit your resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org.
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The
 
 Patient Care Technician
 
 supports the work of the Registered Nurse to meet the needs of patients in order to provide safe, efficient, timely and excellent high quality care.
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
 </li>
 <li>
 Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
 </li>
 <li>
 Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
 </li>
 <li>
 Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
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 Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, cognition, abnormal vital signs, any signs of distress or blood in urine.
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 Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
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 Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
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 Comply with the hospital&rsquo;s mission and values.
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 Take an active role in the importance of rounding.
 
 
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 Education
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 High school diploma or GED preferred
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 Six (6) months of experience, within the last three (3) years, in a hospital, clinic or in a SNF/Home Health setting as a nurse assistant, care partner, medical assistant or student nurse with one semester in a clinical setting.
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 Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
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 Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.
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 Current California State Nurse Assistant certification preferred
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 A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.
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 Special Skills/Knowledge
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 Service Orientation &mdash; Actively looking for ways to help people.
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 Critical Thinking &mdash; Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
 
 
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