Patient Care Technician Cardiac Oncology

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

20h•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 in the unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician collaborates in providing direct patient care, assists with activities of daily living, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and maintains accurate medical record documentation. The role is in the Telemetry Unit—4E/W Cardiac Oncology at John C. Lincoln in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a full-time night-shift position involving three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Workdays may vary, with rotating weekend and holiday shifts 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 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 (EMT) license.

Responsibilities

Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
Perform tasks that may include taking vital signs, monitoring intake and output, assisting with ambulation, and carrying out interventions and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
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, and health care team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.