Patient Care Tech, Float- Full Time, Day Shift

Summit Healthcare Association; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare Association seeks a Patient Care Tech to float on the Day Shift at Summit Hospital in Show Low, AZ. You will support nursing staff with vital signs, hygiene, mobility, and basic clinical tasks while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and some clinical experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, with compliance to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting and direct patient care is beneficial.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, positioning, and mobility support.
• Assists with activity of daily living and patient comfort measures.
• Documents patient care provided and communicates with Nursing and medical staff.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and patient safety during care activities.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient mobility assistance

HIPAA compliance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Hospital Information Systems familiarity

Job description

Patient Care Tech, Float- Full Time, Day Shift

Job Category: Patient Services

Requisition Number: PATIE004056

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Summit Hospital
Show Low, AZ 85901, USA

Description

The following information is designed to outline the functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained. Essential functions may change based on organizational need.

General Position Summary:

Responsible for providing safe, emotionally supportive, and individualized care for patients under the direction of nursing staff and medical providers.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities:

• Provides basic patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose, hygiene (bathing and oral care), positioning, toileting, linen changes, ambulation, range of motion, nutritional and hydration support, collecting lab specimens, placement of telemetry leads
• Competent to perform Foley catheter care
• Assists with post-mortem care
• Promotes a safe patient environment: clutter-free, bed alarms, armband checks, etc.
• Responsible to perform Direct Observer and Sitter duties as needed.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Assists the nurse in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Orient patients and families to patient rooms, patient activities, and hospital policies.
• Documents patient care provided and I&O.
• Communicates information to Nursing and medical staff.
• Transport patient without a monitor.
• Participates in educational offerings staff meetings, and other departmental/association wide meetings.
• Displays professional behaviors that reflect the SHINE Behavior Standards.
• Complete efficient and purposeful patient rounding to promote patient safety and increase the patient experience.

Job Scope:

• Regular and recurring work situations.
• A low to high level of complexity.
• Operation from specific and definite directions and procedures.
• Performance of duties under moderately high supervision.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Interpersonal Contacts:

• Are normally made within the hospital.
• Are usually made with own department, staff, and supervisor.
• Contain some discussion about confidential/sensitive matters.
• Are face-to-face with some telephone contact.
• Are usually with patients, with some physician contact.

Specific Job Skills & Mental Activities:

This position requires the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience to perform in a diversified acute care setting.

This position requires knowledge of hospital equipment and programs, including all Hospital Information Systems and department specific equipment.

This position requires basic computer, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Education and/or Experience:

Required Certifications / Experience PCT I

High School Diploma or Equivalent X

CPR Certification % X

Secure Training*** X

Direct Observer Training % X

CNA, LNA, PCT, or EMT-B +

6 months previous in a clinical setting +

• % - Certification required within 30 days of hire date.
• *** - Completion of training course required within 12 months of hire date.

Physical Demands & Job Conditions:

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is subject to contact with chemicals, contact with infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, and encounters with upset/disturbed individuals.

Physical motions include finger dexterity, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, talking, reaching, feeling, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, listening/hearing, handling, and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.

This is considered a safety-sensitive position.

OSHA Exposure Category:

OSHA Exposure Category 1

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS CPR AED Required

Preferred

Direct Observer Training

Nonviolent Crisis Intrvtn

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