Patient Care Tech, Float- Full Time, Night Shift

Summit Healthcare Association; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Hospital in Show Low, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Tech (Float) for full-time night shift. You will assist nursing staff with basic patient care, monitor vital signs, provide personal hygiene, and support mobility and comfort for diverse patients.

This role requires High School diploma, CPR/AED certification, and direct observer training; prior clinical exposure is preferred. You’ll work under supervision and be part of a team dedicated to safe, compassionate patient care and HIPAA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CPR Certification (BLS/CPR AED) required.
• Direct Observer Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital signs, hygiene, positioning and mobility support.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges and documents patient care.
• Maintains a safe patient environment and communicates with nursing and medical staff.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Tech, Float- Full Time, Night Shift

Job Category: Patient Services

Requisition Number: PATIE004111

• Posted : October 13, 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:

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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