Patient Care Tech

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix is seeking a Patient Care Tech to support direct patient care under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse. You will help implement parts of the care plan, collect routine data, and ensure patient comfort and safety during day shifts.

Responsibilities include documenting data, maintaining supplies, and participating in rounds and unit activities to support quality care for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Collects and records routine patient data under supervision to keep patient charts accurate.
• Performs basic patient care tasks to support comfort and safety under guidance.
• Assists with related unit tasks as needed to maintain smooth operation.
• identifies and reports unusual findings or symptoms to supervising clinician for timely action.
• Maintains inventory levels of stock, supplies, and equipment for efficient unit operation.
• Participates in in-service programs and daily rounds to stay aligned with care plans.

Job description

Patient Care Tech

Department: PCH-EV JV | Pre and Post-Op

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 6am-2:30pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1071817

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position will perform a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.
• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.
• Assists in performance of a variety of related tasks and functions as needed.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
• Reviews and reinforces with patient/family education of basic technical procedures, activities/safety of daily living to ensure understanding.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable