Patient Care Technician-ACU Cath Lab- -Temecula Valley Hospital

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023.

The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals  for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Health grades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.

Other accolades include American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center – GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, and designation as an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment.

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The Patient Care Technician assists with scheduling of IR, Cath Lab, Radiology and other invasive and noninvasive cardiology and/or vascular procedures when needed. Provides required forms for physician use in the medical record. Establishes new medical records for admissions and breaks down record of discharged patients in a timely manner. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, feeding, ambulating, surgical preps, etc.

Provides safe and timely transport of patients as assigned. Reports appropriate data to RN. Keeps Relief Charge Nurse/Clinical Supervisor informed of activities when out of the department. Notifies ancillary departments of need for patient services in a timely and appropriate manner. Assists visitors in the Hospital as needed. Answers call lights promptly and professionally. Communicates effectively with physician offices, insurance verifiers, PAS, Physicians, PAT Nurses, Cath Lab leadership, and patients in regard to scheduling needs.

• Six (6) months experience working as a CNA or Paramedic preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent strongly preferred
• Current California CNA License, EMT or Paramedic required
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Basic dysrhythmia certification required within 90 days of hire

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C.,…