Patient Care Technician Cardiac Oncology
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 assigned unit. The technician assists with and observes patient care, reports changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver, and accurately documents care delivered. The role works under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver and nurse and may include personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementing selected portions of the patient care plan. The technician also addresses or directs questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a full-time night-shift position in the Telemetry Unit—4E/W Cardiac Oncology at John C. Lincoln in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, with some weekend and holiday call required. Scheduled workdays may vary and are not fixed. 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 and activities of daily living, take vital signs, monitor intake and output, assist with ambulation, provide interventions, and implement 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 relating to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials.
- Evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
