Patient Care Technician-ACU Cath Lab

Patient Care Technician – ACU Cath Lab (Full Time)

Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula, CA

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

It was also recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals  for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, and by Health grades 2022 for Cardiac Surgery Excellence. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has earned eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and for Patient Safety. Other accolades include the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target:
Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target:
Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, 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 California hospital to achieve certification as a Gluten‑Free Food Service facility, 3‑Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, and the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation.

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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 as needed. The technician provides required forms for physician use, establishes new medical records for admissions, and documents discharge records promptly. Additional duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, ambulating, surgical preps, etc.), providing safe and timely patient transport, reporting appropriate data to the RN, and notifying the relief charge nurse or clinical supervisor as required.

The technician also communicates with physician offices, insurance verifiers, PAS, physicians, PAT nurses, Cath Lab leadership, and patients regarding scheduling needs, answering call lights professionally, and assisting visitors as required.

Assist with scheduling of cardiovascular procedures and other related services; provide necessary documentation; maintain accurate medical records; support patient care activities; facilitate patient transport; report data to nursing staff; communicate effectively with medical and ancillary departments; manage patient and visitor needs; uphold professional standards in call light response and patient interactions.

• Six (6) months of experience 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 required
• Basic dysrhythmia certification 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 plans
• 401k plan with company match

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. With annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024, UHS remains a Fortune 500 company, recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and in Forbes’ ranking of America’s largest public companies. UHS employs approximately 99,000 people and operates across the United States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the…