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Patient Care Technician

CommonSpirit Health and Careers
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team. Leveraging your knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties.

Every day you will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, documenting observations, and maintaining a therapeutic and organized patient environment. You will also work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.

To be successful in this role requires a genuine passion for patient well-being, diligence in executing tasks, keen observational skills regarding patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs tasks of patient care including, but not limited to, hygiene, vital signs, activities of daily living, ambulation and transportation.
  • Labels and handles lab specimens competently.
  • Demonstrates competence in 12-lead EKG.
  • Performs computerized order entry.
  • Ability to assist with stocking supplies. Stocks supplies including carts that contain federally controlled medical items.
  • Performs Oxygen Saturations.

Job Requirements

Required
  • Vocational School Grad Completion of a formal NurseAssistant program
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support
  • Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
  • Emergency Medical Technician: CA
  • Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: CA

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital 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 has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$39.38 - $44.61 /hour

Salary : $39 - $45

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