Patient Care Technician Advanced Cardiac Care

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in a 50-bed Advanced Cardiac Care unit at Osborn Medical Center, caring for a diverse patient population that includes cardiac, trauma, ventilator, and telemetry patients. A specialized pod cares for cardiothoracic surgery patients, including high-acuity postoperative patients who need frequent mobility assistance and activities of daily living (ADL) support. The role involves close collaboration with nurses and other members of the care team in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. The technician provides patient-related care based on growth and development principles across the life span. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with personal care, ADLs, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and directed portions of the patient care plan. The technician observes and reports changes in patient condition, documents care accurately, and addresses or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time day-shift role consisting of three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Self-scheduling is offered for shift and weekend coverage; scheduled workdays may vary, with no 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.
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 direct patient care services under the supervision of a licensed caregiver.
Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and assigned portions of the patient care plan.
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.
Collaborate with nurses and other care team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.