Patient Care Tech

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. You will apply basic patient care principles and medical terminology to support daily patient needs.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitor vital signs, document observations, and help prepare patients for procedures or transport, in a culture of humankindness.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant, EMT, or first block of nursing program.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification.
• Commitment to patient well-being and continuous learning.

Responsabilités

• Assist the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieve equipment and supplies as needed.
• Assist in patient and equipment preparation.
• Prepare patients for transportation to other departments/areas.
• Document clinically relevant findings in the patient’s record per hospital protocols.

Connaissances

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

Nursing assistant program

EMT program

First block of nursing program

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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 and prepares patients for transportation to other departments/areas
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols

Job Requirements

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program
• Emergency Medical Technician (Stae of Arizona) or Certified Nursing Assistant (State of Arizona)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$19.49 - $27.52 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.