Patient Care Technician Surgical Care
About The Position
The Surgical Care Unit (SCU) is a 30-bed, fast-paced surgical unit that cares for a variety of post-operative patients, including orthopedic, spine, joint replacement, breast reconstruction, colon, and general surgery patients. Known for its clean surgical environment, strong team retention, and high patient experience scores, the unit fosters a collaborative culture where Patient Care Technicians work closely with nurses to provide exceptional patient care. PCTs play a vital role in supporting patient recovery through activities such as vital signs, mobility assistance, post-operative monitoring, admissions, and discharges. Team members enjoy self-scheduling, a fair floating rotation process, and a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and professional growth, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing their clinical skills and pursuing future nursing careers. 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered
- evening and night shift differentials where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
