Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Cardiac

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides specific nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), supporting an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. The role includes preparing hospital rooms for new admissions, anticipating and responding to patient needs, conducting unit-specific patient rounds, and providing intentional, patient-focused care. The PCT helps maintain an orderly and comfortable environment, offers compassionate emotional support to patients and families, demonstrates courtesy and professionalism, and respects cultural and spiritual differences through culturally competent care. The position works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.

This role is at Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, a Tucson hospital established in 1961 with services including cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is available based on eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Completion of PCT training, CNA training, or an equivalent training program.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a hospital environment.
• Previous hospital and/or healthcare-related experience.
• Current CNA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN and ensure activities of daily living are provided, including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Monitor and record intake and output measurements.
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry.
• Obtain patient weights using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Timely report observations of changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN or LPN.
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing.
• Observe changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown.
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings.
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices.
• Apply and remove Buck’s traction after its initial application by an RN or PT.
• Provide care as directed by the RN or LPN according to the SKIN bundle.
• Prepare hospital rooms for new admissions, anticipate patient needs, respond to requests in a timely manner, and perform patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines.
• Maintain an orderly and comfortable environment and offer compassionate emotional support to patients and families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED