Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
About The Position
Join a dynamic, innovative 36-bed Medical/Surgical unit serving a diverse patient population, including general medical-surgical patients, post-operative orthopedic patients, and trauma patients recovering from injuries such as hip and ankle fractures. The Patient Care Technician supports patient recovery through hands-on care, including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, ambulation, repositioning, and assistance with mobility goals. The unit is a pilot site for HonorHealth’s Virtual Nursing and Virtual Sitter programs, which use technology to enhance patient safety, reduce falls, and improve the patient experience. The team welcomes people who are new to healthcare or acute care, as well as those looking to grow their clinical skills, and values learning, strong communication, compassion, a positive attitude, engagement, and a commitment to patient-focused care. This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Self-scheduling is available for shifts and weekend coverage; workdays may vary, with no set or fixed days. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable. HonorHealth is a nonprofit healthcare system serving the greater Phoenix area. The organization describes its culture as built on warmth and neighborly kindness, with a dedication to the health and well-being of people and communities.
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 at least 6 months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong communication skills, compassion, a positive attitude, engagement, and a patient-focused commitment.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Provide personal care and assistance with 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 a patient's condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation relating to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Shift differentials for weekend shifts and, where applicable, evening and night shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
