Patient Care Tech
About the role
As our Patient Care Tech, you will help our medical-surgical nursing team provide essential supportive services so they can deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will serve as a vital link between clinical care and department operations, ensuring our patients receive the focused attention they deserve. Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph’s Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care, including assisting with mobility, monitoring vital signs, and managing medical equipment.
- Facilitate clerical tasks such as supply ordering and accurate documentation.
- Maintain precise communication across multiple phone and intercom lines.
- Report changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months experience within the last 3 years in an acute care hospital setting, healthcare clinic, skilled nursing facility, or home health setting.
- Experience as a Care or Nurse Assistant, medical assistant, or nursing student with one semester in a clinical setting, or completion of hospital patient care training.
Skills
- Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
- Ability to manage a physically active workload.
- Dedicated team player committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Pay
$32.63 - $36.60 per hour