Patient Care Technician Surgical Oncology

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care based on the principles of growth and development across the lifespan of patients served in the unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with patient care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and documents care provided in the medical record. The role is in the Medical/Surgical Unit-3F-Surgical Oncology at Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is a full-time day-shift position with three 12-hour shifts, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. Shift and weekend coverage are self-scheduled; workdays vary and are not fixed. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend shift differentials are offered, as well as evening and night differentials 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 experience in a healthcare setting 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 (EMT) credential.

Responsibilities

Provide and collaborate on direct patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, including 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 health care team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.