Patient Care Tech I

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for their Medsurg department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively. Provides personal self-care and activity programs to patients.

Qualifications:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record).
• Preferred: For GVCH departments: Current CAN certificate preferred.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: 0 to 2 yrs experience in acute care setting.