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Patient Care Technician

Eligibility
Emergency
Shift
12-hour 12 hour
Unit
ER

Posted Jun 18

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Role

Schedule
12-hour 12 hour
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Patient Care Technician - at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full time and will work 12-hour, Day or 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."

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Under general supervision by the RN, the Patient Care Tech II 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 II 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: Emergency Services – basic respiratory, cardiology, nursing care, phlebotomy, assists with orthopedic devices and procedures (infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).

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.

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 for hires to Emergency Services. Upon hire: California Nursing Assistant Certification License, Or Upon hire: California Emergency Medical Technician License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred

Qualifications

Coursework/Training: Successful completion of dysrhythmia course or ability to pass rhythm recognition exam test., Or 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment in providing clerical support related to Provider or Patient documentation or charting. Coursework/Training: EKG Training.

Why Join Providence?

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

  • Requsition ID: 432700
  • Company: Providence Jobs
  • Job Category: Technical Services
  • Job Function: Clinical Care

Job

Schedule

Full time

  • Job Shift: Multiple shifts available
  • Career Track: Clinical Support
  • Department: 7500 MH 3W
  • Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd
  • Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
  • Workplace Type: On-site
  • Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.29

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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Requirements

  • Coursework/Training: Successful completion of dysrhythmia course or ability to pass rhythm recognition exam test., Or
  • 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or
  • 6 months experience in a direct patient care environment in providing clerical support related to Provider or Patient documentation or charting.
  • Coursework/Training: EKG Training.
  • Why Join Providence?
  • 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.
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  • Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
  • About Providence
  • At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
  • Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
  • shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

  • 401(k)

Place

City
Mission Viejo, CA
Median rent
$2,839/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$136,123/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Mission Viejo is a master-planned Orange County suburb known for its man-made lake, rolling hills, and top-rated schools. Nurses relocating here find a quiet, family-friendly pace with easy access to coastal beaches and major hospital systems across south Orange County.

Map showing the location of Mission Viejo, CA
Approximate location in Mission Viejo, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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