Acute Care PCT: Patient-Focused Support & Monitoring

Community Health Systems; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in an acute care setting. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, collecting data, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

You will work under RN/LPN supervision, maintain patient confidentiality, and participate in safety and quality initiatives as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care tasks.
• Record and report vital signs and patient data to RN/LPN.
• Help patients with meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility.
• Assist with positioning, transfers, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick glucose monitoring as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and adhere to infection control procedures.

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in an acute care setting. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, collecting data, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

You will work under RN/LPN supervision, maintain patient confidentiality, and participate in safety and quality initiatives as part of a collaborative care team.