Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Days

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare in Oro Valley, Arizona, seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, organized environment.

The role emphasizes effective communication within the care team, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols while supporting mobility, meals, hygiene, and catheter care as needed.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services.
• Collect and record vital signs and other data.
• Support patients with meals, hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and use PPE.
• Communicate patient information to the care team.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management.

Skills

Patient care basics

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Northwest Healthcare in Oro Valley, Arizona, seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, organized environment.

The role emphasizes effective communication within the care team, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols while supporting mobility, meals, hygiene, and catheter care as needed.