Patient Care Technician Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care tasks based on growth and development principles across the life span of patients served in the assigned unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician provides and collaborates on direct patient care services, assists with patient needs, observes and reports changes in condition, and documents care accurately in the medical record. The role also addresses or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and members of the health care team, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a part-time day-shift position in the Telemetry Unit in Deer Valley, Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage. Workdays may vary, and weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Weekend and holiday rotations are required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Assist, observe, and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials.
- Evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
