Patient Care Technician WCP
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 with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures and transport. Success in this role requires a genuine commitment to patient well-being, diligence, strong observation skills, and a proactive approach to ongoing learning and professional development. The position is at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s Women’s and Children’s Pavilion, which provides maternal and pediatric care. The organization emphasizes collaboration, health equity, social justice, innovation, and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Completion of a nursing assistant program, an EMT program, or the first block of a nursing program.
- Emergency Medical Technician certification in Arizona or Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Arizona.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Responsibilities
- Assist the nurse or physician during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested.
- Retrieve and prepare necessary equipment and supplies.
- Prepare patients for transportation to other departments or areas, including by wheelchair.
- Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
- Obtain vital signs and specimens as directed, and orient patients to their rooms.
- Assist staff and patients with discharge preparations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
