Compassionate Patient Care Tech – Vital Support

Carondelet Health Network; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Carondelet Health Network in Tucson seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct nursing support under RN/LPN supervision and to ensure patient comfort and readiness for admission. The role emphasizes compassionate, relationship-based care and timely response to patient needs.

The PCT will prepare rooms, anticipate requests, and participate in rounding while maintaining a clean, orderly environment. CPR certification and completion of PCT/CNA training are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Has completed PCT training, CNA training or equivalent training program.
• Licensure/Certifications: CPR

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN and ensure activities of daily living are provided; including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs. Monitor and record intake and output measurement.
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry.
• Obtain weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scale.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Report observations of changes in patient’s conditions such as vital signs and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner.
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral/denture care and shampooing.
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure that patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown.
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings.
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices.
• Apply and remove Buck’s traction after initial application by RN or PT.
• Provide care, as directed by the RN/LPN according to the SKIN bundle.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT training or CNA training or equivalent

Job description

Carondelet Health Network in Tucson seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct nursing support under RN/LPN supervision and to ensure patient comfort and readiness for admission. The role emphasizes compassionate, relationship-based care and timely response to patient needs.

The PCT will prepare rooms, anticipate requests, and participate in rounding while maintaining a clean, orderly environment. CPR certification and completion of PCT/CNA training are required.