Pediatric Care Technician - Inpatient Respiratory Unit - Part-time/Nights

About Us:

The Pediatric Respiratory Unit, also known as Apollo, is dedicated to delivering exceptional and compassionate healthcare to our young patients. Our team consists of a diverse group of highly skilled healthcare professionals, all working together to ensure the best outcomes for every child under our care.

Apollo is specifically designed to cater to children with respiratory conditions, including but not limited to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, tracheitis, chronic lung disease, and pneumonia. We understand the challenges these conditions present and have equipped all 36 of our beds with centralized monitoring, oxygen flow meters and blenders. This setup ensures continuous observation and immediate access to oxygen support.

The team's expertise extends beyond respiratory disorders as we also care for acutely ill pediatric patients with a wide range of admitting diagnoses, including fever in newborns, seizure disorders, congenital anomalies, and feeding intolerance. We emphasize a child-friendly environment, where we prioritize emotional support and comfort, ensuring that our young patients feel safe and at ease during their stay.

Job Summary:

An unlicensed multi-skilled worker who supports patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and support functions as delegated by a licensed provider. Care provided by the PCT is supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
• Program Graduation from a patient care program (i.e. MA, CNA, EMT) (required) Or
• Program One semester of an RN or LVN program (required) Or
• Equivalent Experience Two years in a similar role in lieu of patient care program or nursing program requirement (required) Or
• Equivalent Experience Current Valley Children''s Pediatric Nurse Extern (required)

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)

Work Experience

• Minimum six (6) months Providing direct patient care (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment, ability to be delegated tasks by the RN, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely manner. And
• Medical terminology skills are preferred. And
• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range:

$24.15 - $35.00

Workshift:

Night (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

No

FTE %:

57.5

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

23

Daily Hours:

11.5

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.