Patient Care Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1895, it is the first hospital in the Phoenix area and remains dedicated to caring for the poor and underserved. The hospital is recognized for its quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, housing institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and the Level I Trauma Center. It is a destination for complex cases, with a significant portion of patients traveling from outside Arizona and the United States. St. Joseph's is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery and is recognized as an outstanding place to work.

Requirements

Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program, upon hire.
Emergency Medical Technician: AZ, upon hire.
Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ, upon hire.
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Genuine passion for patient well-being.
Diligence in executing tasks.
Keen observational skills regarding patient conditions.
Proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.
Knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team.
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
Monitor vital signs.
Document observations.
Maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
Work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.
Assist the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies.
Assist in patient/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/areas.