Compassionate Patient Care Tech - Vital Signs & Mobility

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver essential direct patient care under clinical supervision. You will support the nursing team with basic care, monitoring vital signs, and preparing patients for procedures.

You will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility and feeding, document observations, and maintain a therapeutic patient environment while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program, EMT program or first block of nursing program is required.
• EMT or CNA certification (AZ) or equivalent is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed and prepares patients for transportation to other departments/areas
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Vital signs

Education

Completion of nursing assistant program, EMT program or first block of nursing program

EMT or CNA certification (AZ)

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver essential direct patient care under clinical supervision. You will support the nursing team with basic care, monitoring vital signs, and preparing patients for procedures.

You will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility and feeding, document observations, and maintain a therapeutic patient environment while pursuing ongoing professional development.