Patient Care Technician Observation

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a fast-paced Observation Unit that serves as an extension of the Emergency Department, providing focused care for patients with approximately 24-hour decision and treatment plans. Team members care for an average of 7–10 patients per day and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including RN Externs. This supportive unit is staffed with approximately 6 RNs and 4 PCTs per shift, and PCTs have the opportunity to rotate into HUC responsibilities, gaining valuable experience in both direct patient care and unit coordination. This position is a full-time Day shift working with 3-12 hour shifts from 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. We offer self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage. Scheduled workdays may vary, as there are no set or fixed days. Weekend and Holiday Rotations are required in this role. Weekend shift differentials are offered, along with evening and night shift differentials where applicable. Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is 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. Preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred

Responsibilities

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.
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.