Patient Care Technician Telemetry
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. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with and collaborates in direct patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and maintains accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered. The role includes responding to questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, and members of the health care team, along with other duties as assigned. This is a full-time day-shift position at the Telemetry Unit at HonorHealth’s Deer Valley location in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM, with self-scheduling and no fixed workdays. 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.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort interacting with patients, families, and teammates.
- Openness to feedback and eagerness to learn.
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
- Availability for weekend and holiday rotations.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certification or previous PCT experience.
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) license.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate in direct patient care 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.
- 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials.
- Evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shifts 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
