Patient Care Tech
About The Position
We are currently seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician (PCT) who is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of our patients. In this role, the PCT will perform a variety of patient care tasks including direct care, EKGs, and phlebotomy. Under the supervision of a nurse, the PCT will assist patients with activities of daily living and help ensure they receive high-quality, compassionate care. Key responsibilities include obtaining and recording vital signs, monitoring daily intake and output, collecting specimens (including blood and non-invasive body fluids), performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring, and supporting efforts to reduce patient length of stay. This includes using the computerized Bed Tracking System, assisting with discharge procedures, and communicating discharge information to the care team. The PCT also assists physicians and nurses with diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and other tasks as needed. They play a critical role in communicating patient needs and reporting changes in condition to the supervising nurse or physician. All patient interactions and care tasks are thoroughly documented in the medical record. In accordance with unit standards, the PCT may also assist with the retrieval and delivery of medications. Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
Requirements
- Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program upon hire
- AZ Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Nursing Assistant OR AZ EMT license upon hire
- American Heart Association BLS upon hire
Responsibilities
- Obtaining and recording vital signs
- Monitoring daily intake and output
- Collecting specimens (including blood and non-invasive body fluids)
- Performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring
- Supporting efforts to reduce patient length of stay
- Using the computerized Bed Tracking System
- Assisting with discharge procedures
- Communicating discharge information to the care team
- Assisting physicians and nurses with diagnostic tests, clinical procedures, and other tasks as needed
- Communicating patient needs and reporting changes in condition to the supervising nurse or physician
- Thoroughly documenting patient interactions and care tasks in the medical record
- Assisting with the retrieval and delivery of medications
Benefits
- Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
