Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Direct Patient Support

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. You'll assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitor vital signs, and document observations to support patient well-being.

You will prepare patients for procedures or transport, collaborate with nurses, and contribute to a therapeutic, organized patient environment while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program.
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ or Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

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.
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols.
• Prepares patients for transportation to other departments/areas

Skills

Patient care basics

Medical terminology

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Nursing assistant program

EMT program

First block of nursing program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. You'll assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitor vital signs, and document observations to support patient well-being.

You will prepare patients for procedures or transport, collaborate with nurses, and contribute to a therapeutic, organized patient environment while pursuing ongoing professional development.