Patient Care Tech
About The Position
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team, using knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology. You will assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding; monitor vital signs; document observations; and help maintain a therapeutic, organized patient environment. You will work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport. The role requires diligence, keen observation of patients’ conditions, a genuine commitment to patient well-being, and openness to coaching and continued professional development. You will contribute to assessing patients’ health status, communicate pertinent information to the treatment team under the direction of the Charge Nurse, assist patients and families with light housekeeping, and report changes in patient condition to the Nurse.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) credential in good standing and valid to work in Arizona.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) card.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care hospital or long-term care experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team.
- Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
- Monitor vital signs and document observations.
- Maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment.
- Work with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.
- Contribute to the assessment of patients’ health status.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to appropriate treatment-team members under the direction of the Charge Nurse.
- Assist patients and families with light housekeeping duties, such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens.
- Report changes in a patient's condition to the Nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
