Patient Care Tech
About The Position
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital with a rich history of providing health, social, and support services since 1895. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, its mission of caring for the poor and underserved continues to be a driving force. The hospital is a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, home to several internationally renowned institutes including the Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, the Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, and the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. It also features a verified Level I Trauma Center and is a respected center for high-risk obstetrics and other specialized medical services. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for neurology and neurosurgery, St. Joseph's is a teaching hospital in a strategic alliance with Creighton University School of Medicine and Phoenix Children's Hospital. The organization is recognized as an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. Leveraging knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties. This includes actively assisting 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. Success 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.
Requirements
- Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program
- Emergency Medical Technician: AZ, or Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate
Nice To Haves
- 1 to 3 years Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting
Responsibilities
- Deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team.
- Perform a range of daily duties leveraging knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology.
- Actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
- Monitor vital signs, document observations, and maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
- Work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.
- Conduct hourly rounds on approximately 8 to 10 patients, checking vitals, maintaining whiteboard information, and assisting with care as needed.
- Collaborate with RN in implementation of plan.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living according to standards of care and hospital protocol.
- Report significant observed or reported alterations in the patient condition.
- Assist with patient admission, discharge and transfer.
Benefits
- grow your career with a team that has been consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
