Patient Care Technician Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification, unless exempt from the training course.
• To be exempt from the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course, have current CPR/BLS certification and either an active state registry CNA or STNA certification earned by passing a state-approved exam, or be a recent graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to plan and organize work, work under supervision, and perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for patients in their care while performing delegated functions.
• Work some weekends and holidays; may be required to rotate shifts and units.
• Exhibit accuracy, integrity, flexibility, punctuality, and dependability.
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate conflict-negotiation skills and diplomacy and tact in potentially volatile situations.
• Meet physical requirements: visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable; ability to hear with or without aids and communicate orally; good manual dexterity; ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally; ability to stand and walk frequently; ability to bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently; and ability to perform CPR.
• Complete pre-employment drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist in meeting patients’ needs.
• Perform duties delegated by a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Follow the direction of the Registered Nurse, Lead/Charge Nurse, Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director, and House Supervisor.
• Accept responsibility for patients in their care while performing delegated functions.