Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care tasks based on growth and development principles across the lifespan of patients served in the assigned unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with direct patient care and reports changes in patient condition. The role also includes maintaining accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered and addressing or directing questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members. This is a full-time night-shift position in the Medical/Surgical Unit at Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Shift and weekend coverage are self-scheduled; workdays may vary and are not fixed. 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.
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, and ambulation.
- Carry out interventions and implement 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, and healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered.
- Evening and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
