Unit Care Technician
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSanta Barbara, CA, United States
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentTrauma
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of office systems, practices, and equipment
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Ability to use correct grammar and spelling
Excellent customer service skills
1 year of nursing school
EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant Certification
Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry
Microsoft Word and Excel skills
1 year customer service experience in a healthcare setting, or 1 year clerical experience in a healthcare setting, or one year patient care experience
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
About the role
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Unit Care Technician for their Trauma department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient’s daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively. Provides personal self-care and activity programs to patients. Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
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Contributes to the operation of the unit.
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Responsible for completion of unit competency assessments and, if appropriate, annual education review.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
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Preferred: 1 year of nursing school.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
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Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
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Preferred: EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant Certification.
Technical Requirements:
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Minimum: Basic Computer skills. Knowledge of office systems, practices, and equipment. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to use correct grammar and spelling. Excellent customer service skills.
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Preferred: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry. Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
Years of Related Work Experience:
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Preferred: 1 year customer service experience in a healthcare setting, or 1 year clerical experience in a healthcare setting, or one year patient care experience.
About the company
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
Benefits
*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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