Patient Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. The role applies basic patient care principles and medical terminology to assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding; monitor vital signs; document observations; and maintain a therapeutic, organized patient environment. The PCT works closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures and transportation. Success in this role requires a genuine commitment to patient well-being, diligence, keen observation of patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

The position is at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, a 571-bed nonprofit hospital. The hospital includes Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, and a Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

• Documentation of successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training program or EMT program, or completion of the first block of a nursing program, or two years of experience as a Nursing Assistant in an acute care hospital setting.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate.
• Arizona CNA license or Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT:AZ) credential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse or physician during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested.
• Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assist with patient and equipment preparation.
• Perform follow-up actions as directed.
• Document clinically relevant findings in the patient’s record according to hospital protocols.
• Prepare patients for transportation to other departments or areas.
• Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain a therapeutic, organized patient environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed