Patient Care Technician Orthopedic Bariatric Spine Surgery
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in the assigned unit. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and maintains accurate medical record documentation related to the care delivered. The role is on the Medical/Surgical Unit-5D-Bariatric & Spine at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a full-time night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Shift and weekend coverage are self-scheduled, with workdays varying and no fixed schedule. 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-Basic (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, including 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 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 shift and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
