Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

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 on the assigned unit. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with direct patient care, observes patients, reports changes in condition, and accurately documents care delivered. The role is in the Medical/Surgical Unit at Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Shift scheduling is self-scheduled; workdays may vary, with no set or fixed days. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend differentials are offered, as are evening and night differentials 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 experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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.
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.