Patient Care Technician Trauma Care

HonorHealth • Deer Valley, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the Trauma Care Unit at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, a high-acuity inpatient unit caring for telemetry and med-surg trauma patients admitted primarily from the ICU and Emergency Department. The unit has 39 single-occupancy beds across two care areas, including an expanded fourth-floor area licensed for full telemetry. Team members may support either location based on patient care needs.

This role provides patient-related care under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver. It is suited to people starting a healthcare career who want hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital environment. Hospital experience, Behavioral Health Technician backgrounds, and an interest in caring for diverse patient populations are encouraged. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and the ability to build connections with patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team are important.

This is a full-time day-shift role with three 12-hour shifts, from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Self-scheduling is offered for shifts and weekend coverage; scheduled workdays may vary, with no fixed days. Weekend and holiday rotations are 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 healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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 healthcare team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekend shift differentials.
• Evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
• Self-scheduling for shifts and weekend coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED