Patient Care Tech

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,849 - 37,911; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Phoenix seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide essential direct patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and preparing patients for transport. Candidates must have certifications such as EMT or CNA, along with CPR. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly wage between $19.49 and $27.52 and requires a genuine passion for patient well-being. Join a dedicated team at a nationally recognized hospital committed to quality care and the well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for patient well-being.
• Diligence in executing tasks.
• Ability to assist with personal care and monitor vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse/physician during examinations and procedures.
• Document findings in patient’s record according to protocols.
• Prepare patients for transport.

Skills

Basic patient care principles

Medical terminology

Observational skills

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Completion of nursing assistant program

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Basic Life Support - CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team. Leveraging your knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties. Every day you will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, documenting observations, and maintaining a therapeutic and organized patient environment. You will also work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.

To be successful in this role requires a genuine passion for patient well‑being, diligence in executing tasks, keen observational skills regarding patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

• 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

Job Requirements

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program, upon hire
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ, upon hire or
• Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is a 571‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph’s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph’s includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph’s Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high‑risk obstetrics, neuro‑rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought‑after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S. News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children’s Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco‑free campus.

Pay Range

$19.49 - $27.52 /hour

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care