Patient Care Tech 1, Med Surg 2 Central

Community Health System

Fresno, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Assessment, Diversity, EMT-Paramedics, Healthcare Providers, Input/Output, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nutrition Therapy, Office Management, Patient Care, Philosophy, Procedure Development, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Scholarship, Standards Development, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Fresno, California
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview:

Benefits and Opportunities for you! 

 

  • Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek 
  • Free Continuing Education and certification  
  • Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships 
  • Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 
  • Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions 
  • Great food options with on-demand ordering 
  • Free parking and electric charging 

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. 

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a licensed clinical staff member, the Patient Care Technician 1 (PCT1) provides both basic patient care and clerical support using defined procedures and standards in accordance with the goals of the unit and the philosophy of Community Medical Centers (CMC). Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as nutrition, bed scale weights, intake/output (I/O), taking vital signs, etc. in coordination with the patient care team. Assists licensed clinical staff as needed with direct patient care and provides administrative and office management support to the unit(s). Serves as a centralized focus of administration, information and communication.

Qualifications:

Education

  • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required

Successful completion of one of the following is required

  • Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program
  • Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program
  • Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Paramedic program
  • Enrollment in, or completion of, an accredited clinical RN or LVN program

Experience

  • 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

One of the following is required

  • CNA - State of California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (active or inactive status is acceptable)
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
  • AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
  • PARAMEDICC - Paramedic Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
  • Enrollment in, or completion of, an accredited clinical RN or LVN program
 
 
Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

About the Company

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Community Health System

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/