Patient Care Tech Nursing Student

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a clinical team. You will assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitor vital signs, and document observations.

You will also work with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport. To succeed, you should show a genuine passion for patient well‑being, diligence, keen observational skills, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Completion of first block of nursing program.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses during examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Retrieves equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepares patients and transports them between departments.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed by clinical staff.
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

First block of nursing program

Job description

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 and for transportation to other departments/areas
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of first block of nursing program
• 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)

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Why SJHMC?

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