Patient Care Technician Observation

20 Deer Valley Medical Center•Deer Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit. Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, with a culture built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required

Nice To Haves

6 months in acute care experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse.
Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered.
Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.