Patient Care Tech
About The Position
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. Using knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding; monitor vital signs; document observations; and maintain a therapeutic, organized patient environment. You will work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures and transportation. The role calls for a passion for patient well-being, diligence, keen observation of patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development. You will assist nurses and physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures; retrieve necessary equipment and supplies; help prepare patients and equipment; perform directed follow-up actions; document clinically relevant findings in patient records according to hospital protocols; and prepare patients for transportation to other departments or areas.
Requirements
- Completion of a nursing assistant program, EMT program, or the first block of a nursing program.
- Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
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 document observations.
- Maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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