Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Northwest Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe, organized care environment, and ensuring clear communication within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with meals and personal care, helping with mobility, collecting urine/stool samples, and supporting infection control practices.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or enrollment in a Nursing program preferred.
• BCLS within 90 days of hire required.
• CNA certification preferred or CPCT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Record vital signs and report findings to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Assist with meals, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and mobility.
• Position patients and assist with ambulation using mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick glucose monitoring.
• Communicate patient information to the care team and maintain professionalism.
• Adhere to infection control and PPE protocols; participate in safety initiatives.
• May provide continuous observation as needed and ensure attendance.

Skills

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Nursing program enrollment

Job description

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe, organized care environment, and ensuring clear communication within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with meals and personal care, helping with mobility, collecting urine/stool samples, and supporting infection control practices.