Patient Care Technician Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Active, in-good-standing Florida CNA certification or EMT/Paramedic licensure; must be maintained throughout employment.
• American Heart Association BLS certification; must be maintained throughout employment.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Safety Care certification is required within six months of hire and must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow the direction of the RN and/or Nursing Leader.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice principles, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignments from the RN in charge and initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition, comfort measures, and changing bed linens and diapers.
• Measures and records vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference, and other measurements in the Electronic Health Record according to policies and procedures.
• Provides care under written protocols and RN supervision; assists with venipuncture and phlebotomy, laboratory specimen collection and preparation, Point of Care Testing, EKGs as ordered, and bladder scanning.
• Informs the RN of pertinent information and significant changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
• Recognizes care priorities and follows RN direction when priorities change.
• Restocks supplies and medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover, and identifies and provides needed patient supplies.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes and practices cost containment.
• Maintains clean patient rooms and nursing stations.
• Provides encouragement, support, and comfort to patients and family members.
• Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.
• Performs other assigned tasks to support efficient practice operations and quality patient care.
• Greets and welcomes patients, families, and visitors; communicates information about NCHS services and provides timely service and support.