Patient Care Technician

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures and transport.

Ideal candidates will have a nursing assistant, EMT, or CNA AZ credential and BLS. This role emphasizes patient well-being, proactive learning, and teamwork in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing assistant, EMT, or CNA AZ credentials required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification needed.
• Strong patient-care and documentation basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, mobility, and feeding.
• Monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Prepare patients for procedures and transport.
• Support nursing staff during examinations and treatments.
• Maintain a clean, organized patient environment.

Education

Nursing assistant program

EMT program

CNA AZ

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ, or
• Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (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.